Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Hyundai Azera has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 69 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 #08E021000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seats 24 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Seat Belts 5 complaints
Of the 69 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 69 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Hyundai Azera has a below-average reliability rating due to frequent issues with seat adjustments, brakes, and airbags. Numerous recalls highlight concerns with the ABS module and frontal airbags, while owner complaints pinpoint issues with the seats, brakes, and electrical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power-adjustable seat | 60,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| ABS module | 70,000–90,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Airbag sensor | 80,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $250–$500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection and replacement every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 30,000 miles
- Replace timing belt every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic seat movement
- Brake warning lights
- Airbag light stays on
- Electrical failures
- Unusual braking noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.