Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Hyundai Azera has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 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 33 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
Of the 112 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 112 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Hyundai Azera has significant issues, notably with its ABS and airbags, reflected in recalls and owner complaints about brakes and steering.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS module | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| Occupant detection system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Steering system | 60,000–80,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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 changes every 7,500 miles
- Replace cabin air filter annually
- Brake fluid replacement bi-annually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake pedal firmness
- Airbag warning light on
- Steering vibration or noise
- Check engine light consistently on
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.