MYRModel Year Report

2007 Hyundai Azera

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Hyundai Azera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:46.628Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
132
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 188 complaints 2007: 132 complaints 2007 132 2008: 69 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 74 complaints 2012 2013: 112 complaints 2014: 48 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints
2006: 188 complaints 2006 2007: 132 complaints 2007 132 2008: 69 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 74 complaints 2012 2013: 112 complaints 2013 2014: 48 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017
2006: 188 complaints 2006 2007: 132 complaints 2007 132 2008: 69 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 2012: 74 complaints 2012 2013: 112 complaints 2013 2014: 48 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017

2007: 132 complaints

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YearComplaints
20050
2006188
2007132
200869
200926
20108
201120
201274
2013112
201448
20159
201615
201712

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

33% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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My vehicle was struck while standing still waiting for a traffic signal to turn green. The other vehicle which struck my vehicle was traveling possibly 20 - 25 miles per hour. Damage almost totaled my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-13

Seats

23% · 30 reports

Electrical system

15% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing horn and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE
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Recall this Hyundai Azera 2007 was just burning from the engine after which the arlington police wake me at mit night after they had put off the fire.this happened outside my apartment 509 n cooper st apt arlington tx 76011.police report was...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24

My 2007 Hyundai Azera is subject to NHTSA Recall 18V026 (Hyundai Safety Recall Campaign 172) for water intrusion into the ABS control module causing electrical short circuits and fire risk.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28

Also filed under Service brakes

abs module failed affecting braking and electricals'. battery was drained. car was unsafe to drive

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-27

Also filed under Service brakes

Structure

14% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. While driving at various speeds the rear passenger door became ajar and flew open. The contact was able to secure the door by bungee cord. The rear driver's side door failed to lock or unlock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-22

Seat belts

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 132 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2008-02-13Exterior lighting08E021000 Hyundai-Kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 Sonata and Azera vehicles. These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform…

    Remedy: Hyundai-Kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to Hyundai motor america. None of the headlamps were sold as retail. As a result, an owner notification letter will not…

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    2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
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    2009-06-29Exterior lighting09V122000 Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 Accent, Entourage, Sonata, my 2007 Azera, Elantra and Santa FE, my 2005-2007 Tucson and my 2007-2008 Veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

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    2009-09-02Exterior lighting09V280000 Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 Elantra, Tucson, Sonata, Azera and Accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of Puerto Rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.

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    2010-02-08Air bags, seat belts10V007000 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…

    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…

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    2010-02-22Air bags, seat belts09V497000 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…

    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.

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    2013-03-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-08-20 Rear Control Arm Failure
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    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 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…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's…

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    2013-10-10Suspension13V354000 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...

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

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    2016-12-05Seats16V630000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.

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    2018-02-19Service brakes, hydraulic18V026000 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 .

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Hyundai Azera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E021000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 10V007000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 09V497000 · Air bags, seat belts
  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V354000 · Suspension
  • Recall 16V630000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Azera is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Azera?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Azera have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.