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2013 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Hyundai Azera has 112 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 4 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 Azera years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Inactive sensor control module.

2012 Hyundai Azera
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Complaints

112

Per year

4

Recalls

2

Years on the road

14

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (33 of 112), then Air bags (18) and Engine (17). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2012 and 2014

The 2012 Azera has 74 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2014 has 48 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

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 2013 Hyundai Azera. How we count. Data as of .

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 (112 total)

Steering
33
Air bags
18
Engine
17
Hydraulic brakes
17
Electrical system
14
Structure
9
Service brakes
7
Fuel and propulsion system
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Engine and engine cooling
3
Powertrain
3
Suspension
3
Wheels
3
Seat belts
2
Seats
2
Speed control
2
Equipment
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Tires
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

6

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact's wife owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering and then stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electrical system · filed 2025-04-10
  • "Vehicle started having overheating issues around August 2024, took it to mechanics to get it looked at and tried various fixes, concluding in a blown head gasket. When I took my car to a third party mechanic to fix the…"
    Engine · filed 2025-01-14
  • "The Car started to emit Smoke while Driving on highway. All the feature indicate that the issue is purely related to the recall but the Hyndai took in the vehicle and gave me a decision that the engine failure is not…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-12-30
  • "My Engines head bolts have been pulled out of the threads causing the engine to overheat"
    Engine · filed 2024-11-23
  • "The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that the remedy to replace the fuse was inadequate and did not…"
    Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-07-09

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2013 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 29 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 2013 Hyundai Azera reliable?

The 2013 Hyundai Azera has 112 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 4 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 Azera years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Inactive sensor control module.

What are common problems with a 2013 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (33 of 112), then Air bags (18) and Engine (17). Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 6 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2012 Azera has 74 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2014 has 48 complaints, 4 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014.

Has the 2013 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 112 complaints about the 2013 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 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.