2006 HYUNDAI AZERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

280

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 5 Fires 1 Death

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

The 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA has received a total of 280 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SUSPENSION:REAR, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (50 complaints), Electrical System (33 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (29 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA, potentially affecting up to 589,982 vehicles.

Recall 18V026000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 87,854 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 .

Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

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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Recall 13V354000 — SUSPENSION:REAR

| 364,502 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,...

Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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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Recall 09V497000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 65,185 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF...

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

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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Recall 09V497000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT

| 65,185 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF...

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

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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Recall 10V007000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT

| 80 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN...

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

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 AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW...

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Recall 10V007000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 80 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN...

Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.

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 AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW...

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Recall 09V280000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,011 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF...

Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

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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Recall 08E021000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 4,085 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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 BE ISSUED.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

280 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 50 5 Crashes 5 Injuries 1 Death
Electrical System
Complaints: 33 2 Fires
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 29 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 24 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 18
Suspension
Complaints: 18
Service Brakes
Complaints: 11 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 9 2 Fires
Seats
Complaints: 9
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11625930 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
#11625930 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
#11625930 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
When driving, if you encounter even a small bump in the road, the car jumps as if it were a train jumping the tracks and getting back on track. If it's raining, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding across the road. (Finally, realizing that I WAS sliding across the road).
#11604243 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | | 193,430 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.
#11604243 | SUSPENSION | | 193,430 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

Hyundai Motor America has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-09-01-023 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

HYUNDAI: REAR POWER SUNSHADES MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL NOISE/BINDING OR SHAKY ARMS DURING OPERATION. THE GEAR REPLACEMENT AND ARM STUD BOLT REPAIR APPLY TO ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURES THAT CORRECTS BOTH REAR POWER SUNSHADES AND THE GEAR REPLACEMENT AND ARM STUD BOLT REPAIR. *PE

TSB-09-01-023 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

HYUNDAI: REAR POWER SUNSHADES MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL NOISE/BINDING OR SHAKY ARMS DURING OPERATION. THE GEAR REPLACEMENT AND ARM STUD BOLT REPAIR APPLY TO ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURES THAT CORRECTS BOTH REAR POWER SUNSHADES AND THE GEAR REPLACEMENT AND ARM STUD BOLT REPAIR. *PE

TSB-08-ST-003 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

HYUNDAI: POWER STEERING GEAR BOX YOKE KIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. IF VEHICLE EXHIBITS A SLIGHT RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX WHEN TURNING RIGHT ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES, REPLACE THE SUPPORT YOKE AND YOKE SPRING WITH THE SUPPORT YOKE KIT USING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. NOTE: NO...

TSB-08-ST-003 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

HYUNDAI: POWER STEERING GEAR BOX YOKE KIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. IF VEHICLE EXHIBITS A SLIGHT RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX WHEN TURNING RIGHT ON UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES, REPLACE THE SUPPORT YOKE AND YOKE SPRING WITH THE SUPPORT YOKE KIT USING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. NOTE: NO...

0690020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SRS FRONT IMPACT SENSOR LOCATION. *TT

0690019 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DUAL FUEL LEVEL SENDER SYSTEM - DTC P2065, P2066, P2067, P2068 - SHOP MANUAL. *TT

0690017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ECU RESETTING PROCEDURE. *TT

0690009 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IMMOBILIZER - LIMP HOME PASSWORD FEATURE AND PROGRAMMING. *TT

0690007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AUTO DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK-USER OPTION FEATURE. *TT

0690005 — STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM - CLEARANCE TO HOOD. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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