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2017 Hyundai Azera reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Azera over 10 years — 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Azera years here — over 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

12

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (5 of 12), then Electrical system (2) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Azera has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

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 2017 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 (12 total)

Steering
5
Electrical system
2
Structure
2
Air bags
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "See attached document for complaint."
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2024-10-17
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the trunk was difficult to open manually. The contact was able to open the trunk after several attempts. However, the trunk would no longer close securely…"
    Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2021-10-05
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel ceased and failed to move freely. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he experienced failure…"
    Steering · filed 2021-07-02
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEATS WERE LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (2501 POWELL AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37204,…"
    Seats · filed 2021-04-05
  • "I'VE OWNED MY 2017 AZERA SINCE DEC 2018. I LOVE THE VEHICLE BUT THE STEERING STICKS AS MENTIONED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY ONLY HAS 38K MILES AND I USE IT FOR THE MOST PART ON THE…"
    Steering · filed 2021-03-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 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 2017 Hyundai Azera reliable?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Azera over 10 years — 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Azera years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Latch.

What are common problems with a 2017 Hyundai Azera?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (5 of 12), then Electrical system (2) and Structure (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2017 Hyundai Azera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Azera has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Hyundai Azera been recalled?

The 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Azera?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2017 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Hyundai Azera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 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.