2014 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Azera over 13 years — 4 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 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2012 Hyundai Azera — Photo by Alawadhi3000, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Hydraulic brakes (18 of 48), then Steering (9) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 2 that report a fire.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Azera has 112 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2015 has 9 complaints, 1 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2014 Hyundai Azera. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (48 total)

Hydraulic brakes

Steering

Electrical system

Engine

Service brakes

Air bags

Speed control

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Exterior lighting

Fire-related

Seats

Structure

Wheels

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH uphill, the steering column suddenly locked up. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. After restarting the…"
Steering · filed 2026-08-18
"The ABS control module needs replacing. The day it started with issues, my abs light as well as esc light, at first. Later all dash lights came on, loud beeping and eventually lost all power while driving. I understand…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-03-16
"The contact owns a 2014 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 local dealer…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-11-20
"The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the…"
Hydraulic brakes · filed 2024-10-17
"The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact's wife stated that while driving home at approximately 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and felt abnormally soft. The failure…"
Service brakes · filed 2024-10-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 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	19	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 2014 Hyundai Azera reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Hydraulic brakes (18 of 48), then Steering (9) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 2 that report a fire.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2014 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Azera has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 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.