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2006 Hyundai Azera

The Verdict

57 Proceed with Caution

The 2006 Hyundai Azera has 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are electrical (112 complaints) and body (44 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 57/100, it earns a "Proceed with Caution" rating. If you're shopping for a Hyundai Azera, consider the 2010 model year which has 95% fewer complaints.

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57

Klunk Score: Proceed with Caution

About average for complaint volume. Research the specific issues before buying.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

Recalls 2

Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.

09V497000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SEN...

Risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Remedy

HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Reported Apr 10, 2026

10V007000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT B...

Risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

Remedy

HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING ...

Reported Aug 1, 2010

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
20064412112173
200755135255
2008251419110
2009121661
201021221
201122187
201243127111
2013422023232
20141120780
201541031
201661421
201781210

By Category

Electrical
112
Body
44
Engine
17
Brakes
12
Transmission
3

By Severity

1
85
2
90
4
12
5
1

Worst Problems

Complaints

Electrical 2

When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).

20mo ago
Body 2

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.

24mo ago
Electrical 1

The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years. I was also told if the air bags worried me to trade cars. I would think the seat belt buckle for a safety feature like the air bag would have to always be available. I have owned this car since 2006, it only has 26,600 miles on it. It has always been garage kept & literally looks like a new one EXCEPT I have NO air bags. Also, today I was told part #88840-3L500-J9 is on a National Parts List, whatever that means. Surely this has happened to someone else. I just decided to report it.

33mo ago
Electrical 1

The vehicle has a random, chronic no start issue. Everything appears to be working normally, and you will turn the key with no crank. All the dashboard lights work, everything is as normal except it wont turn over. The dealer will not help. They refuse to even attempt replacing parts with my approval, just to try to rule things out. Due to my own investigation into the problem, we have successfully replaced the transmission inhibitor switch twice with good results. That switch will not allow the engine to crank if the car thinks the transmission is not in park. The first time the repair worked for 1 year, and the second time 6-8 months. I'm having the problem again, not sure where to turn for help. Dealer is useless, local shops have no better ideas than I do.

36mo ago
Brakes 1

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the anti-lock braking system malfunctioned then failed to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The insurance company was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that multiple relays were installed in the vehicle and previously failed while driving. The vehicle was taken to an undisclosed dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS relay switch box was faulty and the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure recurred. The undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to bring the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

37mo ago
Electrical 2

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 307,000. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer but informed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Also, the contact received a recall for the airbag but no longer has the recall notice.

37mo ago
Electrical 2

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that on numerous occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The contact was then referred by the dealer to a different dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: B1489 and B1495. The contact then stated that the pod reset was performed, and the ECU was not responding however, the contact stated that she was not informed of which part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V007000 (Air Bags, Seat Belts). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

42mo ago
Body 2

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle rode over a slight bump in the roadway and the rear-end of the vehicle started swaying to the left and the right. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle to check for a flat tire and observed that the tires were inflated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred at various speeds while driving over a slight bump in the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw that the rear driver’s side upper control arm and the rear mount had detached from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

43mo ago
Body 1

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH and reversing out of her driveway there was a loud clunking noise heard. The contact stopped the vehicle and placed it in park(P) and observed that the driver's side rear tire had collapsed inward toward the wheel well. The contact stated that the crossmember had detached from the subframe and was on the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crossmember had fractured from excessive rust and that the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had the vehicle repaired in 2018 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The contact related the current failure to the recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

45mo ago
Engine 4

Without warning, my car lost power as I was driving on the interstate. I started changing lanes to get over to the shoulder, and before I got to the shoulder smoke began to come out of the hood then flames started. I was able to pull over and get myself and my special needs son out of the car with the help of others who saw the flames and also pulled over. 911 was called and police and fire came. The firefighters put out my engine fire with their chemical suppressants. My car does not have an active recall on it, but other makes and models with this same engine do, so I never receivedany warming about this problem happening with my same engine. I have always had it serviced at the dealership. This was very traumatic.

58mo ago
Electrical 4

The car caught fire in the inside and the police says it was electrical but we haven't received any notification are recall.

62mo ago
Electrical 2

The abs and check engine are stuck on

62mo ago
Engine 1

SEAT: IN AUGUST 2019, WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING MY CAR WITH BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND ME IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ON A CITY STREET THE DRIVER SEAT BACK STARTED TO FOLD FORWARD TO THE POINT MY SON WAS SCREAMING AND SCARED NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS HAPPENING HE HAD TO MAKE AN ABRUPT EXIT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT WE WERE PASSING. ONCE SAFELY PARKED HE PULLED THE LATCH ON THE SIDE THAT CONTROLS THE SEAT BACK AND MADE THE SEAT GO BACK INTO PLACE. NOW AS OF MAY 2020, THE SEAT WILL ONLY GO BACKWARDS AND IS STUCK IN THAT POSITION AND WILL NOT GO FORWARD AT ALL. SUSPENSION: I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE THE BEGINNING OF APRIL 2014, I HAVE HAD THE SUSPENSION DONE I KNOW AT A MINIMUM OF 5 TIMES TO DATE, THE LAST BEING 7/2/2020 AND CURRENTLY BEING TOLD IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AGAIN!!!!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!! ENGINE: THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT COMES ON EVERY TIME I CUT THE CAR ON FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS OR SO. EACH TIME IT WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC AND THE ERROR CODE CAME UP THE SAME SO I PAID TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED TO NO AVAIL. THE CHECK ENGINE ALERT CONTINUES TO COME ON AND I WAS TOLD IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION. AIR BAG ICON: THIS HAS BEEN ON FOR THE PAST YEAR AND I WAS TOLD YET AGAIN THAT IT IS A SENSOR MALFUNCTION.

67mo ago
Body 1

I PURCHASED MY 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA LIMITED ALMOST 4 YEARS AGO.I HAVE HAD SUSPENSION PROBLEMS .I HAVE HAD SHOCKS CHANGED 4 TIMES.STILL NO ONE CAN FIX THE RATTLE SOUND WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS.06

69mo ago
Electrical 4

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO BE INJURED BEFORE HYUNDAI FIGURES OUT THEIR NON-AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT ISSUES? 57 COMPLAINTS ON NHTSA FOR THE 2006 AZERA AIR BAGS, AND I WAS JUST IN A HARD SIDE T-BONE COLLISION JUST IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR THAT BROKE MY COLLAR BONE, AND NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS PROCEEDING THROUGH A 4 WAY INTERSECTION WHEN MY LIGHT TURNED GREEN, AND A CAR TO MY LEFT WAS ACCELERATING THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW, AND COMPLETED ALL ISSUED RECALLS. WHEN MY AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT COMING ON THREE YEARS AGO, I WAS FINALLY TOLD IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR, WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY A RECALL, ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD THE RECALL, SO I SPENT OVER $600 TO HAVE IT FIXED, AND THE ERROR LIGHT WENT OUT. I OPENED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI TO INFORM THEM I WAS IN A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. WHEN THEY CALLED TO FOLLOW UP, THEY DID NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN FIGURING OUT THE PROBLEM, SAID I NEVER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK FOR A FOLLOW UP, AND ASKED ME WHAT MY AGENDA WAS? I HAD NO AGENDA AT THE TIME, AND WAS EVEN LOOKING TO PURCHASE A G90, BUT I GUESS NOW IT IS TO LET SOME HYUNDAI OWNERS KNOW THEIR COULD BE AIR BAG PROBLEMS.

71mo ago
Body 2

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :13V354000 (SUSPENSION). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO JOHN AMATO HYUNDAI OF MILWAUKEE (8301 N 76TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53223) WHERE THEY APPLIED A WAXING APPLICATION TO THE SUSPENSION TO PREVENT CORROSION AS STATED IN THE RECALL. A FEW YEARS AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE LEFT REAR SPRING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR CROSS MEMBER HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT THEN CALLED THE DEALER THAT PERFORMED THE RECALL AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THEY DECLINED TO COVER THE COST OF THE TOW TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.

71mo ago
Brakes 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GREEN HYUNDAI (2955 US-93 S, KALISPELL, MT 59901) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ABS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.*DT*JB

73mo ago
Body 1

SOMETIMES I GO OUT TO CRANK MY CAR AND IT WILL NOT START. ONCE THE CAR IS STARTED AND IN MOTION IT'S ALRIGHT BUT ONCE I TURN IT OFF AND IMMEDIATELY TURN IT BACK ON IT WILL NOT START. I HAVE TO WAIT SOMETIMES FIVE TO TEN MINUTES THEN IT WILL CRANK AGAIN.

76mo ago
Body 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED FROM ONE LANE TO THE OTHER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR A WHILE BEFORE DRIVING TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED INWARD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED WITH RUST HOLES THROUGHOUT THE CENTER OF THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM LIBERTY FORD SOUTHWEST, INC. LOCATED AT (6600 PEARL RD, PARMA HEIGHTS, OH 44130, (440) 888-2600) WHO WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO AN UNKNOWN HYUNDAI DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

76mo ago
Electrical 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED POOR VISIBILITY DUE TO THE ANGLE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD ONLY VIEW THE ROAD ONCE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08E021000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BOB HOWARD HYUNDAI (613 SW 74TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139, (405) 634-8900) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

81mo ago

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