2015 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Hyundai Azera holds 9 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 1 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Azera years here — under the median of the other years, which is 2. 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 Speed control (4 of 9), then Powertrain (3) and Steering (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Azera has 48 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2016 has 15 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 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 (9 total)

Speed control

Powertrain

Steering

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Suspension

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Engine has a timing belt issue since 70,000 miles where it will rattle when it starts Transmission is going out BEFORE 100,000 miles"
Powertrain, Engine · filed 2025-11-22
"This is happened too many times even though in frequent and it is very unsafe when it happens on the open road as the steering will be completely unavailable most likely relative to the eps. No incident yet but that is…"
Steering, Speed control · filed 2024-12-10
"I have made sure that the oil was changed on my 2015 Hyundai Azera. It has consistantly used oil. And now , I noticed a disturbing sound under the hood. Now, i have found metal shavings in my oil. This is a Theta…"
Electrical system, Speed control, Engine · filed 2023-07-10
"My Vehicle has no warning signs lights that it has an problem/issue to warn. When driving to 30mpg the vehicle does a forceful jerk forward to a stop causing whiplash effect to driver and passengers. When vehicle comes…"
Powertrain, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2023-04-08
"When traveling at speeds above 50 mph, my steering has a dead-spot, on-center. At this steering position when trying to keep the car straight on the road or highway, the steering wheel sticks and requires force to keep…"
Steering · filed 2023-03-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2015 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
Azera Limited	3.3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	19	28	22 MPG	$2950

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 2015 Hyundai Azera reliable?

What are common problems with a 2015 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Speed control (4 of 9), then Powertrain (3) and Steering (3). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Azera has 48 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2016 has 15 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2015 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 2015 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Hyundai Azera is 22.5 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.