Reliable Auto DB

2016 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Azera has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 0 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 Latch.

2012 Hyundai Azera
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Complaints

15

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 15), then Steering (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2015 and 2017

The 2015 Azera has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 12 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

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 2016 Hyundai Azera. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, trunk lid, latch 2021-08-06 · NHTSA campaign 21V619000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

Complaints by component (15 total)

Air bags
3
Steering
3
Electrical system
2
Engine
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Speed control
1
Structure
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Hello, my car was parked at home and as I turned the engine on, I noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. I checked the oil level and it was very low. On the same day I purchases 2 quarts of oil to keep…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-14
  • "On XXX while my daughter was driving this car on [XXX] outside of [XXX], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames. My daughter and her boyfriend only had enough time to pull off the road and get…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-07-05
  • "Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed"
    Engine · filed 2026-04-13
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to two Goodyear Auto Repair Shops, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket leak. One of the…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2025-11-17
  • "Moonroof- I opened my moonroof and when I tried to close it, the sunshade would not retract - it is hanging - causing me not to be able to see the back window when looking through my rear view mirror. I brought to a…"
    Electrical system, Visibility and wipers, Visibility · filed 2023-09-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 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 2016 Hyundai Azera reliable?

The 2016 Hyundai Azera has 15 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 0 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 Latch.

What are common problems with a 2016 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (3 of 15), then Steering (3) and Electrical system (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Azera has 9 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2017 has 12 complaints, 2 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2016 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2016 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 2016 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 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.