The 2006 Hyundai Azera has 4 recalls, the most serious being two tied in severity: road salt corroding the rear crossmember until a control arm can break free, and water entering the anti-lock brake module and causing an electrical short that can start an engine compartment fire even with the car off.
The rear crossmember corrosion recall is a structural concern where salt buildup eats through the mounting point that holds the rear control arm in place. If that arm separates, the wheel can pivot off its intended axis and the driver loses control of the vehicle. The brake module fire risk is separate: water intrusion into the ABS module creates a short circuit that can ignite a fire in the engine bay regardless of whether the vehicle is running, meaning the car does not need to be in use for the fire to start. On the occupant safety side, the front passenger seatbelt tension sensor has a wiring harness that can wear through after repeated buckling and unbuckling. If that sensor stops working correctly, the front passenger airbag may not deploy in a crash, leaving the occupant without that protection at the moment it matters most.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the Anti-lock Brake Module and cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a relay in the main junction box to prevent ABS short-circuits when the vehicle is off.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Road salt can corrode the rear crossmember assembly, potentially causing the control arm to separate from its mounting point. This allows the wheel to shift off its proper axis.
What the fix does
The dealer will repair or replace the rear crossmember assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring for the right front seat belt tension sensor can wear and break from repeated seat belt use. If damaged, the front air bag won't deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt, install a new wiring clip, reroute the sensor wiring, and secure it with a new clip.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring that connects the right front seatbelt tension sensor can become damaged from normal seatbelt use. If this happens, the front passenger airbag may fail to deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seatbelt wiring and either replace the right front seatbelt assembly or reroute the wiring harness as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
