Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Hyundai Azera has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 188 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V026000 ABS Module May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V354000 Crossmember Corrosion may cause Loose Control Arm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V007000 SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V497000 SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E021000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 57 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 47 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Seat Belts 25 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Seats 11 complaints
Of the 188 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 188 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Hyundai Azera has had several recalls, notably in brakes and airbags. Complaints primarily center on airbags, exterior lighting, and electrical systems. While these issues are significant, they affect a limited range of components, resulting in an average reliability rating overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| seat belts | 80,000–110,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| suspension | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant change every 4 years
- Spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
- Timing belt inspection at 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Flickering or dim exterior lights
- Brake warning lights
- Strange noises from suspension
- Electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.