MYRModel Year Report

2008 Hyundai Azera

▲ Better than typical
2008 Hyundai Azera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:13.358Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
69
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seats

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 188 complaints 2006 2007: 132 complaints 2008: 69 complaints 2008 69 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 2008: 69 complaints 2008 69 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 2008: 69 complaints 2008 69 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

2008: 69 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.

Seats

35% · 24 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact was driving 5 MPH into a parking space when the driver's side front seat moved forward forcefully and independently. The failure recurred intermittently and without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-30

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the front driver's side seat back moved forward forcefully without assistance.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-18

Service brakes

25% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated and white smoke was seen coming from the front driver's side. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the roadway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-23

Air bags

23% · 16 reports
CRASHINJURY
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This accident happened in waco, Texas, mclennan county. Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling west on fm 308 on the inside lane. Azera was traveling north on fm 933 on the outside lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-21

Also filed under Structure

I own a 2008 Hyundai Azera the airbag light came on the dashboard and stayed lit. I took it to the dealership and was told there was a defective side impact airbag sensor that needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-01

Also filed under Equipment

Electrical system

20% · 14 reports
FIRE
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Fire in engine compartment while car was parked & off. Key was not in ignition. Car sat unused for approx. 48 hours prior to fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-11

Also filed under Engine

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-01

Engine

9% · 6 reports
FIRE
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The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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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    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

2008 Hyundai Azera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E021000 · 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
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Hyundai Azera is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Hyundai Azera have?
7 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.