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#BS-2012-HYUAZE-28BE

2012 Hyundai Azera

Based on reports from 82 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
82
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
77
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 82 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

loud clatter at start up

7 complaints • Severity 7.1/10

$X,XXX
2

popping sounds when turning steering wheel

5 complaints • Severity 6.8/10

$X,XXX
3

dash is split around the passengers airbag

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

38 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 66K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
13
30–60K
13
60–90K
9
90–120K
3
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (13 reports) • Median: 66K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (38 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering38 (46%)
Brakes12 (15%)
Engine11 (13%)
Airbags7 (9%)
Suspension3 (4%)
Other3 (4%)
Seats2 (2%)
Drivetrain2 (2%)

2012 Hyundai Azera: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 46% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 66K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Azera, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Hyundai Azera. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

13V264000Sep 2013

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

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.

23V651000Park OutsideApr 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Azera is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2012 Hyundai Azera vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

82

Class avg

163

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 82 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Hyundai Azera: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Hyundai Azera?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Hyundai Azera is related to the steering, with 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Azera reliable?
The 2012 Hyundai Azera has 82 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Hyundai Azera problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Hyundai Azera has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Azera problems start?
Based on 46 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 66,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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