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2016 Hyundai AzeraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 19 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
19
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
74
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 19 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

rattling clatter noise on cold start

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

steering lose moves

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

3 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 32K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (3 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

Airbags3 (16%)
Steering3 (16%)
Engine3 (16%)
Electrical2 (11%)
Other2 (11%)
Drivetrain1 (5%)
Brakes1 (5%)
Structure:body1 (5%)

2016 Hyundai Azera: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Hyundai Azera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 32K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Hyundai Azera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2016 Hyundai Azera, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2016 Hyundai Azera, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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

3
17
5
21
4
22
3
23
1
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Hyundai Azera. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

21V619000Dec 2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

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."

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Hyundai Azera NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From 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.

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.

2016 Hyundai Azera vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

19

Class avg

54

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. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Hyundai Azera Model Years

2017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005
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2016 Hyundai Azera: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Hyundai Azera is related to the airbags, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Hyundai Azera reliable?
The 2016 Hyundai Azera has 19 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 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 2016 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Hyundai Azera has 1 recall 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 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 32,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2016 Hyundai Azera data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
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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