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2013 Hyundai Azera problems

Owners filed 112 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA between Jul 2013 and Apr 2025. The most-cited component is steering (33).

Complaints
112
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
6
Reported by owners
Injuries
6
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Steering33
  2. Air bags18
  3. Service brakes, hydraulic17
  4. Engine17
  5. Electrical system14
  6. Structure9
  7. Service brakes7
  8. Fuel/propulsion system4
  9. Suspension3
  10. Wheels3
  11. Power train3
  12. Electronic stability control (esc)3
  13. Engine and engine cooling3
  14. Seat belts2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20134
20144
20154
20166
20172
20187
201915
202010
20218
202214
202314
202422
20252

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Steering

33 reports1 crash
“50 mph dry, clear and straight road, Right Rear control arm broke causing the rear wheel to become detached from the car and causing the car to careen into oncoming lane before correcting and landing in the right-hand ditch. Could have been a disaster and only by grace was this not a disaster for me and an unknown oncoming car. Event was witnessed by people in 2 other cars and they both stopped and gave their names.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 25, 2024Steering, Suspension, WheelsCrash reportedODI 11567708

Air bags

18 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the volume of the radio failed to function as needed. Additionally, she also noticed that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 14, 2023Air bagsODI 11507302

Service brakes, hydraulic

17 reports2 fires1 related recall
“The contact's wife owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and then stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the parts, and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the parts were replaced; however, the vehicle was still shuddering while driving. A mobile independent mechanic recommended that the key fob battery be replaced. The key fob battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the starter had failed. The dealer replaced the starter; however, the failure persisted. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), which the contact related to the failure. The contact advised the dealer to perform the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that vehicle remained with the dealer; however, the dealer failed…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 10, 2025Service brakes, hydraulic, Electrical systemODI 11653895

Engine

17 reports2 fires
“Vehicle started having overheating issues around August 2024, took it to mechanics to get it looked at and tried various fixes, concluding in a blown head gasket. When I took my car to a third party mechanic to fix the head gasket they found that the head bolts of the cars engine had been pulled out of the threads and said that it was a manufacturing issue. Head gasket was fixed but the car was having the same issues due to the head bolts being loose. I've taken my vehicle to the nearest Hyundai Dealership and told them about the overheating and head bolts being pulled out of the threading. They ran their diagnosis and then charged $1000 for a thermometer change (which our third party mechanic had also done already) and a coolant flush, which did not fix the issue as the car would still overheating after pick up. After taking my vehicle back to the dealership they said it had a blown head gasket claiming over $14,000 dollars for an engine replacement. They failed to acknowledge the issue of head bolts being pulled of their threads which has become a common issue across their 3.3l v6 GDI Lambda II engines, as is documented by many online. The Hyundai 2017 Santa…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 14, 2025EngineODI 11635910

Electrical system

14 reports3 fires
“My car started smoking while off and parked after the recall was initiated, and I went through my insurance but they can’t find the problem and I also contacted Hyundai who has never contacted me back. My car is still sitting at Auto Nation Hyundai and nothing has been done. I’m not driving that car with my kids or anyone in it after witnessing that and it’s a symptom of the recall. The car is not about to burn with us in it.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 24, 2024Electrical systemODI 11585080

Structure

9 reports1 fire
“Panaramic roof exploded. Vehicle defect. Out of extended warranty by 3 months. The noise from the explosion could cause driver to drive erratically and cause an accident. This has been reported several times by other owners of vehicles with panoramic roofs.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 13, 2024StructureODI 11582824
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.