This page covers 2 recalls, 74 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Hyundai Azera.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, accounting for roughly half of all reports filed. Owners most commonly describe the electric power steering losing assist unexpectedly while driving, sometimes accompanied by a warning light on the dash. A smaller cluster of engine complaints centers on stalling, oil consumption, and low-oil warning lights illuminating while underway, in several cases owners report the car losing power and coasting to a stop. Brake complaints, though fewer in number, include concerns about the anti-lock brake system, with some owners describing what they believe is excessive activation or system misbehavior at low speeds. Parts availability shows up as a recurring frustration across multiple systems, with owners reporting that dealers confirmed the need for repairs but could not obtain components to complete them.
74
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2012 Hyundai Azera has 2 recalls, the most serious being a faulty ABS control module that can cause an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
The second recall affects vehicles built between May and November 2012: the passenger seat sensor that detects whether the front seat is occupied by an adult, a child, or a child safety seat can misread the occupant. If it classifies the passenger incorrectly, the front airbag may deploy with too much or too little force in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, potentially starting a fire in the engine compartment.
What the fix does
The ABS fuse will be replaced at no cost to restore normal brake system function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat occupant detection system may not correctly identify whether an adult, child, or child restraint seat is present, affecting airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the airbag system to restore proper occupant detection and appropriate airbag response.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
