Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Hyundai Azera has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 26 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 #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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
Of the 26 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 26 complaints, owners report 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Hyundai Azera has multiple recalls concerning brake system and airbag issues, and complaints predominantly about the electrical system and engine. Frequent issues with safety systems and critical vehicle functions contribute to the below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| airbag system | 65,000–105,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–90,000 miles | $250–$750 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 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 changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Timing belt replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Flashing dashboard warning lights
- Sudden engine power loss
- Inconsistent speed control
- Grinding noise while braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.