2011 HYUNDAI AZERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
35
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
The 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA has received a total of 35 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SUSPENSION:REAR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (10 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Electrical System (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA, potentially affecting up to 2,164,692 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 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Sudden unintended acceleration apparently caused by an electronic malfunction of throttle control. There were no warning signs. It is not known if vehicle was inspected by the insurance company.
Sudden unintended acceleration apparently caused by an electronic malfunction of throttle control. There were no warning signs. It is not known if vehicle was inspected by the insurance company.
Sudden unintended acceleration apparently caused by an electronic malfunction of throttle control. There were no warning signs. It is not known if vehicle was inspected by the insurance company.
ON 9.19.2019 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED EVERY TIME WITHOUT PROBLEMS, IT DID NOT STALL AGAIN ON THE RETURN TRIP. THE TRIP WAS ABOUT 50 MILES EACH WAY. OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAD ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS 5 TIMES, MOSTLY ON HOT DAYS AND WHEN STOPPING FOR A SHORT PERIOD, E.G. STOPPING FOR GAS, AFTER WAITING FOR +- 10 MINUTES THE ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY. THE 'ENGINE CHECK' LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING REPAIR INFORMATION.
ON 9.19.2019 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED EVERY TIME WITHOUT PROBLEMS, IT DID NOT STALL AGAIN ON THE RETURN TRIP. THE TRIP WAS ABOUT 50 MILES EACH WAY. OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS I HAD ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS 5 TIMES, MOSTLY ON HOT DAYS AND WHEN STOPPING FOR A SHORT PERIOD, E.G. STOPPING FOR GAS, AFTER WAITING FOR +- 10 MINUTES THE ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY. THE 'ENGINE CHECK' LIGHT HAS BEEN ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING REPAIR INFORMATION.
Safety Rating for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20-SS-004H — WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
5NP-F6W6P-05 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of Park. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
TSB-13-AT-008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
HYUNDAI: INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING PROCEDURE IN REPAIRING AND REPLACING RELATED PART TO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID DTC FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODELS 2010-2013 TUCSON, SANTA FE, 2011-2013 SONATA, ELANTRA, AZERA, 2012-2013 ACCENT, 2013 VELOSTER. *PE
TSB-11-AT-009 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: OPERATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID MAY LEAD TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRANSAXLE HELD IN 4TH GEAR SAFE, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *RM
TSB-10-AT-006 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HYUNDAI: A 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE WITH A HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFT; GDS ANALYSIS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI AZERA
- 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA — 280 complaints
- 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA — 188 complaints
- 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA — 101 complaints
- 2009 HYUNDAI AZERA — 36 complaints
- 2010 HYUNDAI AZERA — 11 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI AZERA (current)
- 2012 HYUNDAI AZERA — 82 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI AZERA — 149 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI AZERA — 57 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI AZERA — 17 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI AZERA — 16 complaints
Other HYUNDAI Models
- HYUNDAI SONATA — 21,725 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ACCENT — 2,733 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints