Hyundai Azera: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Hyundai Azera model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 74 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 37.8 Medium | STEERING |
| 2013 | 112 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 85.7 Medium | STEERING |
| 2014 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25.0 Low | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2016 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 120.0 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33.3 Low | STEERING |
Across 5 model years, the 2016 Hyundai Azera carries the highest severity index (120.0, driven by air bags), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 25.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.