Model year
2011 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 20 complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Azera (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (10), ENGINE (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 188 complaints
- 2007 132 complaints
- 2008 69 complaints
- 2009 26 complaints
- 2010 8 complaints
- 2011 20 complaints
- 2012 74 complaints
- 2013 112 complaints
- 2014 48 complaints
- 2015 9 complaints
- 2016 15 complaints
- 2017 12 complaints
Recalls
18V026000 · Jan 9, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
13V354000 · Aug 12, 2013
SUSPENSION:REAR
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in,…
13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage,…
Complaints
20 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13007 | Rear Control Arm Failure · SUSPENSION:REAR | Mar 25, 2013 | Aug 20, 2013 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.107 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azera · 3.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Azera · 3.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2011 Hyundai Azera at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.