Model year
2016 Hyundai Azera
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 15 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Azera (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (3), STEERING (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$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
21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 1, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azera Limited · 3.3L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Azera · 3.3L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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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 2016 Hyundai Azera at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.