Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Hyundai Azera has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V651000 ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V264000 Occupant Detection System may Improperly Classify NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 74 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Hyundai Azera has a moderate number of recalls and complaints, notably involving ABS module leakage and airbag sensor issues, affecting its reliability. However, it offers decent durability with proper maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Airbag system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Suspension bushings | 90,000–130,000 miles | $150–$350 | 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
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake fluid exchange
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual brake noise or feel
- Suspension rattling
- Uneven tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.