Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Azera has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 132 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 #16V630000 Driver Seat May Inadvertently Move NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V354000 Crossmember Corrosion may cause Loose Control Arm NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently 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 #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E021000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 44 complaints
- Seats 30 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Seat Belts 16 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
Of the 132 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 132 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Azera faces numerous issues, including significant recalls related to safety features, brake systems, and electrical components. The persistence of airbag and seat-related complaints indicates potentially costly repairs and reliability concerns. Combined with frequent brake and suspension failures, these issues position the vehicle as below-average in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| seat belts | 60,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| abs module | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | occasional |
| headlamp assemblies | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| brake lights switch | 45,000–90,000 miles | $120–$250 | 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 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check yearly
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Strange brake pedal feel
- Seat adjustment malfunctions
- Headlight alignment issues
- ABS warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.