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#BS-2013-HYUAZE-28BE2013 Hyundai AzeraProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 149 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 149 complaints, 5 crashes, 11 fires, and 2 recalls.
Top reported problems
loud grinding noise
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
gas mileage not up to specs
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
steering coupling failure
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
steering very hard to turn
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
blowing hot air instead of cold air
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
33 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (21 reports) • Median: 56K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (33 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Hyundai Azera: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, with 23 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 2013 Hyundai Azera, with 20 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 11% of all reports filed for the 2013 Hyundai Azera, with 16 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Hyundai Azera. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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.
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.
2013 Hyundai Azera NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
2013 Hyundai Azera vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
149
Class avg
181
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2013.
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. 149 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.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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