Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Hyundai Azera has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 15 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V619000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
Of the 15 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 15 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Azera has an average reliability rating, primarily due to its recall related to trunk latch issues. Owner complaints are relatively low, with airbags and steering leading at three complaints each.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| trunk latch | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$750 | 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
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- transmission fluid change
- coolant system flush
- replace air filter
- replace spark plugs
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibrations
- unusual airbag warnings
- slow trunk release
- unresponsive steering
- unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Hyundai Azera at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.