Recalls ·2016 Hyundai Azera

2016 Hyundai Azera recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Hyundai Azera; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints15
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V619000 · 06 Aug 2021

Problem: 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."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags3 · 20%
Steering3 · 20%
Electrical system2 · 13%
Engine2 · 13%
Unknown or other2 · 13%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 7%
Vehicle speed control1 · 7%
Service brakes1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

20171
20215
20224
20231
20251
20263

From owner complaints

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 Goodyear facilities replaced the thermostat and the radiator. The contact stated that while driving at 55…

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 hyundai azera. While the vehicle was stopped, it began to accelerate independently and crashed into a train. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not respond. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to daytona…

Air bags · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle airbag light came on by itself while driving. Diagnosis shows that the Module needs to be replaced. Currently the vehicle does not have working airbags. it has been diagnosed by dealer but not manufacturer. Car is currently at the dealer service shop.

Air bags · Oct 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

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 body shop and they said it is a design flaw. Now they want $1,800 to fix it!

Electrical system · Sep 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20066
20079
20087
20095
20103
20113
20122
20132
20141
20151
20161
20171

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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