2008 HYUNDAI AZERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
101
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
The 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA has received a total of 101 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST, SUSPENSION:REAR. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seats (24 complaints), Air Bags (16 complaints), and Electrical System (14 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA, potentially affecting up to 2,309,007 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....
View full details →Recall 16V630000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
| 9,700 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequence: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 13V113000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 1,712,336 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe,...
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
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 recall campaign number is 110.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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...
View full details →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...
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
101 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 3 years. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 21-01-047H-1. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 3 years. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 21-01-047H-1. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module and wiring hardness had burned and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had discontinued the parts for the repair. The contact stated that the ABS, the brake, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,539.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module and wiring hardness had burned and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had discontinued the parts for the repair. The contact stated that the ABS, the brake, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,539.
2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL 14V-415.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5NP-H8X4Y-12 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
As previously announced, Hyundai launched a safety recall related to the driver?s power seat switch on certain Model Year 2007 and 2008 Azera vehicles produced beginning on March 07, 2007 through August 14, 2007.
5NP-Y6E5L-12 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
The power-adjustable driver seat in the affected vehicles may intermittently not operate or move forward, rearward, up, down, or recline without driver input. Unintentional movement of the driver?s seat may affect the driver?s ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. This bulletin describes the procedure to...
5NP-Y9D6A-10 — SEATS
"EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016, 2016 HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA WILL BE IDENTIFYING VINS WITH OPEN RECALL CAMPAIGN 150 ON WEBDCS."
5NP-Y9D6A-10 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
"EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016, 2016 HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA WILL BE IDENTIFYING VINS WITH OPEN RECALL CAMPAIGN 150 ON WEBDCS."
SB-10-EM-006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HYUNDAI: A REVISED PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. *RM
TSB-09-FL-003-1 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HYUNDAI: MIL ON DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR COLD ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION- TPS REPLACEMENT & ECM UPDATE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EITHER SLIGHT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT COLD WARM UP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI AZERA
- 2005 HYUNDAI AZERA — 0 complaints
- 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA — 280 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA — 188 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA (current)
- 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA — 36 complaints
- 2010 HYUNDAI AZERA — 11 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA — 35 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI AZERA — 82 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI AZERA — 149 complaints
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