MYRModel Year Report

2012 Hyundai Azera

▲ Better than typical
2012 Hyundai Azera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:36.502Z

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
74
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2012: 74 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.

Steering

51% · 38 reports
Show complaint excerpts

In early 2017, Hyundai issued the following announcement...''Hyundai motor america is revising the warranty coverage for the rubber coupling in the motor driven power steering (Mdps) assembly on 2007-2015 Elantra sedans, 2009-2012 Elantra Touring...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-02

This 2012 Azera only has 8,700 miles. Moving the steering wheel left or right produces a clicking sound. This is a known issue of a worn rubber flex coupling in the steering motor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-20

Service brakes

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine

14% · 10 reports

Air bags

9% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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My wife ran of the highway at about 50MPH traveled a short distance in the ditch and struck the side of a driveway where it joined the road, flew over the driveway landing on the other side causing a compression fracture of 2 vertebrae and although...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-09

At that time the accident occurred, my wife took my daughter to school by my car. According to my wife, when she almost parked the car in parking lot of school, suddenly the car began to be accelerated without pushing accelerate pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-05

Also filed under Structure and vehicle speed control

Suspension

4% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013-09-13Air bags13V264000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at…

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    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  3. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Hyundai Azera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V264000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Hyundai Azera is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Azera?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Azera have?
2 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.