2012 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2012 Hyundai Azera holds 74 complaints after 15 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Azera years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Inactive sensor control module.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (38 of 74), then Engine (10) and Hydraulic brakes (8). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2013

The 2013 Azera has 112 complaints, 4 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2012 Hyundai Azera. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000

Summary 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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Recall air bags, frontal, inactive sensor control module 2013-06-25 · NHTSA campaign 13V264000

Summary 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 differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.

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 1-800-633-5151.

Complaints by component (74 total)

Steering

Engine

Hydraulic brakes

Air bags

Service brakes

Suspension

Powertrain

Seats

Engine and engine cooling

Speed control

Structure

Tires

Wheels

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Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2024-12-27
"Recall for my 2012 hyundai azera number 251 Anti-Brake System (ABS) module that could leak and cause an electrical short that could result in a fire. They want to change a fuse from 40 to 30 amp so when the problem…"
Service brakes · filed 2024-09-24
"In 2023, Hyundai approved to pay for repairs of vehicles that suffer premature engine failures due to issues such as low oil, metal debris and/or fire in the engine. These issues were predominately found in the GDI…"
Powertrain, Engine · filed 2024-09-14
"This recall on the anti-lock brake system was initiated 11 months ago. I brought the Azera into the dealer 2 months ago and they said they had to order parts. I called today and spoke to the parts department. He said he…"
Service brakes · filed 2024-08-19
"The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-04-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2012 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Azera	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Front-wheel drive	20	28	23 MPG	$2800

Specs and fitment

2nd generation (HG), 2012–2018

Body styles Sedan

Oil 5W-30 , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 245/45R18, 245/40R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-651 covers certain 2012-2015 Hyundai Azera vehicles among many other Hyundai models: an anti-lock brake system fuse may melt and cause a fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. Dealers replace the ABS fuse.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Hyundai Azera reliable?

What are common problems with a 2012 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (38 of 74), then Engine (10) and Hydraulic brakes (8). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Azera has 112 complaints, 4 per year. The 2012 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013.

Has the 2012 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2012 Hyundai Azera has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2012 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2012 Hyundai Azera is 23 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Azera take?

5W-30; capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.

What does recall 23V-651 cover on the Azera?

Certain 2012-2015 Azera vehicles among many other Hyundai models: an ABS-related defect—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.

What tire sizes did the second-generation Azera use?

245/45R18 or 245/40R19 depending on trim.