MYRModel Year Report

2013 Hyundai Azera

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Hyundai Azera
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:29.467Z

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
112
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

29% 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 2013: 112 complaints 2013 112 2014: 48 complaints 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 2013: 112 complaints 2013 112 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 2013: 112 complaints 2013 112 2014: 48 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2015 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 12 complaints 2017

2013: 112 complaints

View as data table
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

29% · 33 reports
CRASH

Service brakes

21% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

Air bags

16% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASHINJURY
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2013 Hyundai Azera. Consumer stated that the airbags did not deploy during auto accident. *ld the consumer stated he and his wife were struck by another vehicle on the right front door. The vehicle the struck a guardrail, following it for 50FT.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-02

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Azera. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by a second vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-11

2013 Hyundai Azera was parked with the window cracked about an inch. A storm came up and a small amount of water was blown onto the passenger seat. Airbag warning light came on and will not go off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-04

Also filed under Structure

Engine

15% · 17 reports
FIREINJURY
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My wife was driving down the road when the car started smoking. When she pulled over she grabbed a bag and as she was getting out her flames were coming under her dash. Total…

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-28

Electrical system

13% · 14 reports
FIREINJURY
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My car caught on fire while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-28

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2013Complaint volume 112 complaints filed for this model year.
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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
  4. 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

2013 Hyundai Azera — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V264000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Hyundai Azera reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Hyundai Azera is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Hyundai Azera?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 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.