hyundai azera Problems

hyundai azera 2007 Complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the headlamp's low beams are defective. the top portion of the beams fail to provide clear visibility. the contact also stated that they do not produce enough light when traveling in certain areas, including uphill and downhill. the failure was noticed while driving 35 mph. the current mileage is 470 and failure mileage was 175.

Reported in: AIKEN SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. ever since the vehicle was purchased, the steering column has been shaking. the failure occurs while driving 40 mph. after the contact took the vehicle to the dealer four times, they stated that it was steering failure and could not be repaired. the current and failure mileages were 550.

Reported in: EMMETTE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that when the driver side window is rolled up, the exterior side mirror reflects the air conditioning vent. this makes it impossible for him to see the traffic in the rear of the vehicle. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that nothing could be done because that was how the vehicle was manufactured. the current mileage was 2,000 and failure mileage was 50.

Reported in: MANCHESTER NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the vehicle has failed to start and has been taken to the dealer approximately six times. the failure has not been corrected. the current mileage was 3,400 and failure mileage was 2,000. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 05/19/08 the consumer stated dealer found the defect on 01/24/08 which was an electrical problem and a new battery was installed. updated 02/14/08 updated 05/19/08

Reported in: LYNCHBURG VA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

i own a 2007 azera limited with 14,000. purchased aug 2007 first let me say i love this car ... however !!! this is scary: 2 mths ago i was on an interstate in nh and floored the accelerator "kicked-down) to pass... the car accelerated and would not stop accelerating until i shifted to neutral...then it went back to normal rpm... i thought my winter floor mat got stuck...moved it and all appeared fine.. then yesterday it happened again... however this time it was on a curvey road in vt with a 45mph speed limit... at 70mph.. shifted to neutral and applied breaks as a big curve was approaching.. this time i know it was not the floor mat ... during both incidents, cruise control was not activated. will be taking car to dealer tomorrow 3-17-08.

Reported in: CONCORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

STRUCTURE

the passenger side dash has an approximate 2 inch crack over the air bag.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

VISIBILITY

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera limited. the contact stated that the dashboard reflects onto the windshield at certain times of the day, which causes vision failure. she drove the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to the design. the manufacturer referred her to the dealer. the current mileage was 6,400 and failure mileage was 600.

Reported in: FOREST HILLS NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2007 hyundai azera brake issues. at 11k miles rotors were machined. at 12500 miles, rotors were replaced. pads never replaced. at 22k miles car shakes a great deal due to hot spots on rotors. dealership machined again but does not replace pads. so the car has 23k miles on it with two sets of rotors and 3x machined rotors. but it is my driving habits even thought i have two other vehicles, only drive highway, and have no other issues with brakes on the other car. rotors/brakes very poor on 07 azera.

Reported in: BEL AIR MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

my 2007 hyundai azera developed a 4 inch crack in the passenger side dash over the airbag. passenger airbag light indicated airbag is off and does not come on when seat is occupied.

Reported in: CHATHAM NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. when attempting to accelerate, the pedal stuck to the floor which disabled the vehicle. as a consequence, his risk for a vehicle crash increased. the vehicle is currently at the dealer in which a technician is in process of determining the cause of the failure and administering a remedy. the failure and current mileages were 14,999.

Reported in: WOBURN MA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the distance between the accelerator and brake pedal was too small. as a consequence, he applied pressure to both pedals, which caused unintended vehicle acceleration. he notified the dealer and is waiting for a response. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 11,000. updated 12/07/09 *bf the consumer crashed into another vehicle due to the hitting both pedals at the same time. updated 12/09/09.*jb

Reported in: CORNELIUS NC || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the passenger front air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. the vehicle was taken to the hyundai dealer three times. the air bag module and harness under the front seat was repaired. the repairs did not remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 17,000.

Reported in: KAILUA HI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFT46FX7A

TIRES

i have felt a vibration at various speeds in the upper, lower arm and ball bearing... but it's exactly same. they finally said, it might be a tire problem.... well, i bought all new tires because of this nois... they are stating the cause is because of the tire pattern, when i know that is not cause of the current problem....

Reported in: SCHAUMBURG IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

SUSPENSION

Reported in: SCHAUMBURG IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

SUSPENSION:FRONT

when first driven the vehicle vibrates. this seems to lessen after being driven for a while. i have installed new michelin tires and have had them rotated but the vibration persists. i suspect a suspension issue but have not taken it to the dealer yet. this happens regardless of the temperature outside.

Reported in: ALBANY OR || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

2007 hyundai azera (6 cyld). engine intermittently revs to high speed when braking. several trips to the dealer have failed to resolve the issue. this occurs as the car is downshifting (usually as pressure is applied to the brake).

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F37A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the open throttle position causing the vehicle to accelerate. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. the dealer advised the failure was due to defective floor mats in the vehicle. the contact confirmed he had experienced the failure on two additional occasions. the approximate current mileage was 33,071 and the failure mileage was 2,025 updated 06/08/10. *lj updated 08/18/10

Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46D07A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes but the vehicle did not slow down. the accelerator pedal was stuck and the vehicle began to accelerate. the contact applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle stopped. the same failure occurred again while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure was due to the floor mats. the failure mileage was 4,414 the current mileage is 31,071. updated 06/08/10.*lj

Reported in: EAGAN MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46D07A

STRUCTURE

i had 2 cracks appear on my passenger side dash board in the area of the air bag.

Reported in: PLYMOUTH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

hyundai issued a recall notice for the occupant restraint system but did not have the replacement parts at the dealers. so my 2007 azera was given a partial fix about 6 weeks ago and for the rest of the fix i am still waiting for the dealer to get the seat belt retractor in stock. meanwhile the air bags are disabled! i don't understand how hyundai would issue a recall notice for a safety item but not equip itself with the required components for the fix!

Reported in: MORELAND HILLS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1MEFM58UX3A

SEAT BELTS

Reported in: MORELAND HILLS OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 1MEFM58UX3A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i purchased a 2007 hyundai azera on 06/20/2007. received a form letter notice of recall from hyundai motor america on 3/11/2010. essentially, the notice said that if the "air bag" warning light in the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate a problem exists in the right front seat air bag system...that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. i immediately called the dealer and took car in to fix the air bag situation. after six hours of waiting, i was informed that the dealer did not have the part(s) needed for the repair. i was told to call back in two weeks to schedule another fix attempt. i called on april 8. the service dept. told me that the part was not in yet and to "call in ten days or so." on april 20th and was told the part(s) were on "national back order." at this point i asked for another azera to drive whose air bag system works until they were able to fix the recall problem. (i didn't want to drive with my wife in the front passenger seat and run the risk of her being injured or killed if my car was involved in an accident.) the dealer's response to my request for a loaner was denied. questions: --is the dealer (or hyundai motor america) required by law to provide for my safety with a loaner car? --the description of a "national backorder" seems like it may take several months before my 2007 azera can be repaired? is there anything you can do to hold hyundai's feet to the fire to speed this up? --any suggestions for me going forward? thank you for your time and interest.

Reported in: COVINGTON KY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

STRUCTURE

i noticed two cracks on top of the dashboard on the passenger side. i was told it was a defect in installation of the airbag. it was repaired by the dealer with no expense to me.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

i noticed two cracks on top of the dashboard on the passenger side. i was told it was a defect in installation of the airbag. it was repaired by the dealer with no expense to me.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

STRUCTURE

i have 2 cracks on my dash which appear to outline the passenger air bag. i noticed a ~ 1 inch crack several months ago but after reading a recent report on this website, i took another look. i now have 2 very straight crack lines measuring about 6 inches on either side of what appears to be the passenger air bag.

Reported in: MANTECA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

2007 hyundai azera. consumer states repeated use of the front passenger seat belt caused damage to the seat belt tension sensor, therefore illuminating the air bag warning indicator, rendering it ineffective in the event of a crash *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the part was on backorder. the consumer stated it has been over a month.

Reported in: WALNUT CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

2007 hyundai azera rear sun shade malfunction. sunshade gets stuck while expanding / retracting, posing an unsafe situation by restricting driver's visibility through the rear window while backing the car up.

Reported in: DALLAS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

STRUCTURE

my 2007 hyundai azera has a crack on the dashboard. this concern was noticed around the 65,000 mile range. the crack appears to follow the line of the passenger side airbag and the car is typically parked in a garage, not subjected to elements, and has not endured any unusual stress to cause the crack. additionally, the rear sunshade that comes standard with my car's model seems to have a faulty motor and no longer automatically goes down when in reverse, as it was designed to do, i trust for safe visibility. the sunshade feature began to fail around the 70,000 mile range and would at times stop at the partway up/down range, creating poor visibility due to the frame showing where it should not show in the rear window. i have a number of emails from hyundai where they state that these items are not covered under warranty. they have failed to address my safety concerns. in particular, the airbag could deploy without cause or might deploy more forcefully than intended due to the crack. hyundai refuses to correct these problems at no expense to me, has not addressed my safety concerns, and in taking this position, is failing to stand by the workmanship/quality of their product.

Reported in: VERMONTVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

VISIBILITY

Reported in: VERMONTVILLE MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

STRUCTURE

2007 azera dashboard started cracking.

Reported in: ROSWELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

passenger air bag / seat belt assembly failure. air bag warning light was illuminated continuously. dealer service dept. stated passenger seat belt assembly and air bag were not operational, requiring replacement of passenger seat belt tensioner.

Reported in: STOW OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Reported in: STOW OH || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

STRUCTURE

while traveling on a highway,the glass of my sunroof 'exploded spontaneously". the time of incident was 6:15 am, the temperature was around 45 degrees and no adverse weather conditions. i was traveling under no overpasses, and no vehicles in front of me. i notice no object striking my car, my passenger and i heard a noise like a gun shot. i had the sun shade closed,so no glass entered interior of car, about 80% of the sunroof blew out leaving glass around rim intact and the blown glass causing damage to top and trunk. other driver behind me were blowing their horn to tell me it happen plus i could hear wind, i stop and looked at the damage the remaining glass had a upward blown out appearance with no glass left on sun shade. i know this is tempered glass which breaks into tiny pieces. it was good i had the sun roofs closed or i might have had flying glass in eyes causing a accident. i believe this was a manufacturer defect. if a rock had hit it the glass would had fell inward not out.

Reported in: EIGHT MILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY

Reported in: EIGHT MILE AL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F57A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact 2007 hyundai azera. while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. the contact was able to depress the brake pedal, place the gear shift in neutral and pull onto the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the floor mat was jammed under the accelerator pedal causing the failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. the failure occurred twice. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 22,750. updated 06/16/11*lj

Reported in: PLYMOUTH MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

SEATS

seat back on my 2007 azera with 23000 miles moves by itself forward, pushing the driver into the steering wheel, while the car is moving.

Reported in: BERGENFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2HKYF18554H

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2007 hyundai azera dashboard is cracking in two places right above the passenger air bag. hyundai and dealer will not fix the problem because i have 77,000 miles and its out of warranty. not sure how this will effect the air bag in my 2007 azera. if you go to new hyundai azera owners experiences car forum edmunds.com you will find many more like myself.

Reported in: MOORESVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

INTERIOR LIGHTING

on my 2007 hyundai azera, you can't see the dash lights in the middle of the dash when the sun is out. only when the sun is out, i live in south florida so its all the time.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

STRUCTURE

on my 2007 hyundai azera, you can't see the dash lights in the middle of the dash when the sun is out. only when the sun is out, i live in south florida so its all the time.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

on my 2007 hyundai azera, you can't see the dash lights in the middle of the dash when the sun is out. only when the sun is out, i live in south florida so its all the time.

Reported in: MIRAMAR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

immediately after having the dashboard cover replaced due to defect in cover, the esc/abs system began engaging at approx 28 mph on right hand curves. system was trying to apply brake to one of the rear wheels. pavement was warm and dry and the car was not in a skid situation. dealer and hyundai corporate engineers have tried to find cause and correct but have not been able to succesfully fix the problem. this has been ongoing for about a year now. i have concerns that the esc/abs system(s) may not function properly when needed in slippery-road conditions.

Reported in: SOUTH PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: SOUTH PARK PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

the dash board has a cut out for the passenger side air bag on top and is somewhat perforated and thinner in that area. due to a design defect, the dash cracks over that area. these have been replaced for some and not others. it appears that it is up to the local people. i brought my questions about this design to the dealer before the warranty expired, it then cracked and now they will not do anything to replace it. i hear the replaced ones crack too. i have heard that they can interfer with the air bag. *tt

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SEATS

the air bag light stays on contacted the dealer since a recall was issued before but was told recall has been closed this seems like a safety issue and the recall should not close, also the power seat switch on drivers side will not recline back seat adjusts forward and now is too far forward information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *kb

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BEVERLY HILLS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

SUSPENSION

i took my car for an alignment at the harrisonburg, va dealership. after the alignment was done, i was told alignment was unsuccessful because the left caster and right front camber were out of specs. our -less than a year old- tires were worn out badly from the inside and needed to be replaced tight away (an accident waiting to happen!) moreover, we were told by the dealership that the problem cannot be adjusted or fixed and that we need to seek help at a body shop. our car has always been driven on regular roads, has not had any accidents or major shock that would necessitate a body shop. it was purchased brand new on 2007. this seems like an issue with the car itself since the beginning. we are now told that we need to purchase new tires and come in for a rotation every 4,000 miles. below is the message from hyundai usa: thank you for contacting hyundai motor america. we are sorry to learn of the issue that you are having with the alignment in your 2007 hyundai azera. the alignment in your azera is covered under the new vehicle limited warranty for a period of one year from the date of first use (in-service date) or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. your azera has exceeded the warranty by both time and mileage. for this reason, we are unable to assist you with the needed repair costs and apologize for any disappointment this may cause you. we have confirmed with harrisonburg hyundai that the left front caster on your azera is out of factory specifications. additionally, there is not an available adjustment available through your dealership, which is why a body shop was recommended. we suggest following your dealership's advice to repair your azera. our factory-trained technicians are the most qualified to provide you with their expert advice. they will work with you to ensure your azera continues to operate to our specifications for many miles to come.

Reported in: BROADWAY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46D47A

STRUCTURE

i noticed two cracks on the passenger side of dashboard. they follow the outline of the airbag. i am concerned that they may interfere with the operation of the airbag in the event of an accident. i have noticed that this condition is common to azera owners.

Reported in: AMITYVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: AMITYVILLE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS

my vehicle was struck while standing still waiting for a traffic signal to turn green. the other vehicle which struck my vehicle was traveling possibly 20 - 25 miles per hour. damage almost totaled my car. my wife was driving, alone in the vehicle and was injured but did not report it at the time. she was injured because the air bag did not deploy. she was wearing a seat belt which operated correctly. at the time, because other cars and excitement, no one paid attention or reported the fact that the front seat air bag did not deploy. now, four years late, a red air bag warning light has lighted along with another faulty seat belt warning light for passenger side. the hyundai people deny any problem with the air bag. i believe the air bag system to be defective. i have never been notified of a recall.

Reported in: CRESTWOOD KY || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

STRUCTURE:BODY

the hard plastic undercarriage panel fell down to the pavement in the front where it was attached close to the engine but remained attached at the rear of the car. so it was scrapping the pavement as the car was moving on an expressway going 60 mph at the time. it was lucky for me that it did not break off and hit some other motorist. the bolts that attach it to the car failed. i read hyundai forums where this has happened to other azera owners. took it to the dealer and had a new undercarriage panel installed.

Reported in: GLEN ELLYN IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

AIR BAGS

passenger airbag mat is defective according to the dealership and should be replaced at a cost of $3000.00+ as it is not covered under warranty. *js

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F97A

AIR BAGS

airbag covering has cracked on either side of the passenger side front airbag module. this first occurred back in 2009 and was told by 2 hyundai dealers that this is a common problem with the 2006-2009 azeras. in reading several hyundai azera forums (edmunds, hyundai-forums, etc), it is very clear to me that this is indeed a very common problem. as the vehicle was out of warranty at that time, my nearest dealer offered to repair it for $2000.00+. however, as i feel if the problem is so common, than perhaps a nhtsa investigation is warranted with the hopeful expectation that hyundai will issue a recall and/or cover the costs to repair. i am deeply concerned that the passenger side airbag will not deploy correctly if and when needed. please look into this serious safety problem.

Reported in: CONCORD NH || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

SEATS

the driver seat will tilt forward for no reason, pinning the driver against the steering wheel. at any speed. this happens frequently.

Reported in: HOPEMILLS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F97A

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact was traveling 20 mph when the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that the seat belt tension sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

Reported in: CENTERTOWN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46D67A

STEERING

a steering failure occurred at about 50 mph while entering a gentle curve to the left. it caused the car to veer to the left. car left the travel lane and briefly entered the smoothly paved and level shoulder of the divided roadway. correction to the right triggered esc system. at that point the driver input to steering and brakes were overridden by the esc system. esc sent car straight ahead but we were on a curve. this sent the car into the guard rail on the right side of the road after crossing both lanes because the car would not respond to steering wheel forces or to brakes. the car lightly grazed the guard rail causing a shallow dent in the rear fender. body damage was limited to the rear fender in this case and the airbags did not deploy. why not? this is, however, a deadly type of failure because the car sends you wherever it wants to go and you cannot do anything about it. we could have been sent into oncoming traffic or over the side of a cliff. as the car finally slowed, the esc system eventually shut itself off and we could, once again, steer the car. but, this was way too late to prevent the damage. the car did not fail in a fail-safe manner. this event was triggered by a sudden mechanical failure in the steering system as evidenced by very badly misaligned front wheels and steering angle errors in the computer system. tires do not show unusual wear from the misalignment because it happened suddenly at the time of the incident. a hyundai field service engineer inspected the car. hyundai will not tell us what failed so we do not know root cause. in fact, hyundai denies there was a steering failure. car is not safe to drive.

Reported in: PRESCOTT AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: PRESCOTT AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS

passenger air bag light comes on, passenger seat belt light comes on when no one is sitting in seat. the module was replaced about 75,000 miles.

Reported in: PALMYRA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

SEAT BELTS

passenger air bag light comes on, passenger seat belt light comes on when no one is sitting in seat. the module was replaced about 75,000 miles.

Reported in: PALMYRA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

passenger air bag light comes on, passenger seat belt light comes on when no one is sitting in seat. the module was replaced about 75,000 miles.

Reported in: PALMYRA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 35,000. updated 10/31/12*lj the consumer also stated the vehicle was recalled for a defective seat belt. the seat belt was fixed, not replaced. the seat belt warning light illuminated for the second time. the dealer then replaced the seat belt, but with the same type of belt. updated 10/31/12

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: HUDSON WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

POWER TRAIN

i pushed down the gas to try to pass someone and the transmission went into neutral. i could not get it to re engage and had to coast to the side of the freeway, almost getting hit by the driver behind me. dealer had the car two days and said they could not duplicate and refused to repair even though 100k warranty is in effect.this happened twice before in 2010 and 2011. both times the car was brought to the dealer and nothing done. i was told by the mechanic that hyundai could authorize a "flight recorder" to be installed in my car so when it happens next they would have a recording of the issue. the dealer promised to call me monday but so far no call back and no authorization. my wife won't drive the car and i am uneasy with it. she was going to buy a hyundai sonata, but now refuses to do so and is telling her cousins the story so they are also switching to toyota. what a shame.

Reported in: SAN BRUNO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

AIR BAGS

while driving alone air bag light on dash panel came on stays on all the time. dealer claims not a warranty or recall related problem quote around 1200.00 repair.

Reported in: ANTIOCH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F97A

STRUCTURE

i have a crack, out lining the front airbag on the passenger side dash . it is getting bigger. my dealer says that it won't employ on use, but i don't feel safe. they said that to fix it right it will need to have a new airbag put in because they would have to disengage the one that is in there. that will cost us between $600.00 and $700.00. i feel that, this is a safety issued and should be the manufacturer responsibility . i have gotten on line and have see several other people who have had this problem. maybe there should be a recall on this matter. i do not have this kind of money to get this repaired. could you grantee me that it is safe to drive this was.

Reported in: MILLSBORO DE || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MILLSBORO DE || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

SEAT BELTS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for service under nhtsa campaign id number 10v007000 (seat belts:front). the vehicle was repaired however two months later, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the front passenger seat tension sensor failed and was not related to recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the contact felt as though the part was the same as the recall component and should have been included in the recall campaign. the failure mileage was approximately 26,100. the current mileage was approximately 32,651.

Reported in: BLOOM FIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F07A

SEATS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the rear of the driver's seat would move forward independently, pushing the contact into the steering wheel. the contact had to play around with the seat adjustment switches in order to get the seat to recline. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: SCARSDALE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

AIR BAGS

cracks started develop cracks on the dashboard on the passenger side over the airbag. called my local dealer, where i purchased my car, universal nissan and hyundai they did not have an knowledge regarding cracks on the passenger side dashboard over the airbag. they suggested that i call hyundai, i did. i got the same round a round, they gave me case # 5235732. i've seen on the internet many more people with the same problem. their emails from mechanics and hyundai personnel acknowledge the issue with the crack over the airbag and that did have their dashboards exchanged. if ever i have an accident and the passenger airbag does not deploy properly and someone is injured or dies some one will answer for it.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

STRUCTURE

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F67A

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated after a stop and continued to accelerate while the brakes were depressed. the contact was able to place the vehicle in neutral to bring it to a stop. no police report was taken. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 42,007. updated 03/20/13*lj updated 04/03/2013 *js

Reported in: BUNKER HILL IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the esc and abs warning lights illuminated. there the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Reported in: WATERBERRY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: WATERBERRY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

ENGINE

brake pedal was harder to push down on. the service engine light indicator lit. took it to the nearest hyundai repair center but they refused to look into it as i did not have "an appointment" and was asked to make an appointment and come back. took it to a nearby repair station (pepboys) who read the error as a faulty brake a/b switch but could not rectify it as they did not have parts. took it to another repair center. they replaced the switch and advised on the recall. called hyundai customer service but they refused to reimburse on the claim as the exact vin number was not part of the recall even though they acknowledged that the 2007 azera had this problem.

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46FX7A

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46FX7A

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Reported in: LAKE FOREST CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46FX7A

AIR BAGS

we have a crack on our dash board that has increased around the air bag enclosure. very concern this will pop out with no warning.

Reported in: OTSEGO MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

STRUCTURE

we have a crack on our dash board that has increased around the air bag enclosure. very concern this will pop out with no warning.

Reported in: OTSEGO MN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

SEATS

the driver's seat moves itself forward and up and pins the driver into steering wheel, while driving at 30mph. you must pull over turn off the car to re-set the seat. this happened 3 times within 4 miles. the car is 5 1/2 years old and has 34,400 miles on it. i have now found numerous complaints of this problem on-line, once i got home. i called hyundai customer assistance at 800-633-5151, and was told there was no recall and it is not covered under my warranty.

Reported in: NEW BERLIN WI || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

VISIBILITY/WIPER

rear sunshade stuck mid-way through cycle. position of thick retaining plastic severely obstructs driver's view. button unresponsive, but can hear motor grinding whenever putting car in reverse (rear sunshade does not move and stuck in this position). furthermore, once parked and off the road, no amount of manual force retracts the sunshade into its retracted position. driver must continue driving in this precarious and limited-view scenario.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

horn failed to operate an audible sound when honking at a neighbor. maybe this was first time i wanted or needed to use the horn. car not driven much. had to replace both horns.

Reported in: BATAVIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F06A

COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY

horn failed to operate an audible sound when honking at a neighbor. maybe this was first time i wanted or needed to use the horn. car not driven much. had to replace both horns.

Reported in: BATAVIA IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F06A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

drivers powerseat back tilts forward pinning driver to steering wheel,this happens on it"s own, you have to pull to side of road to reposition seatback! very dangerous,driver is pinned to steering wheel.

Reported in: HOLLY SPRINGS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SEATS

Reported in: HOLLY SPRINGS NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the driver's seat moved independently. the contact mentioned that the seat would recline, move forward and backward without any one touching the controls or the vehicle being powered on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 52,294. the consumer stated the seat would even move, when the vehicle was turned off. she purposely left the seat in the forward position and upon returning to the vehicle, the seat was in the reverse position. the dealer found a short in the seat switch. updated 12/23/13

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

SEATS

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

SEATS

driver seat adjusts itself forward 45 degree incline on my back. unable to stop or prevent movement with knobs made for this purpose of adjusting back of seat. the seat inclines or reclines 90 degree angle even when car is turned completely off. seat extended backward on my 4 year old grandson legs when he was properly seated in a child's car seat behind the drivers seat. i had to quickly reach back and move his legs to the side because i could not control the mechanism in the seat. as a result the child's car seat is not properly seated in the seat behind the drivers seat but i had to put it in the middle of the back seat. the seat inclines intermittently without my control and remains at a 45 degree angle. this puts strain on my back and puts my body too close to the steering wheel and the air bag. i am unable to utilize correct visual tools such as side, rear mirrors, or observe safely the surrounding of my car. another major concern is when trying to adjust the seat it moves forward (not able to use knobs to control the tension) the seat belt tightens and i have to unlock my seat belt for fear of it becoming too tight putting all passengers in the in danger of injury. please help as i am retired and have had to limit the use of a vehicle that i am still paying a note on.

Reported in: WALDORF MD || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F17A

AIR BAGS

the air bag indicator on the dashboard illuminated and remained illuminated sometime during the summer of 2013. i didn't know what it meant - it wasn't flashing, it didn't say warning, it just said "air bag" - so i didn't do anything about it. i finally called the dealer, lithia hyundai of reno, to find out what it meant, and they told me to bring it in. they charged me $120 to diagnose the problem. after a couple of hours, they said the passenger side seat bottom cushion was not communicating with the air bag. they offered to repair the problem for $5051.87. apparently, they had seen the problem before, because the service tech said "this is where i usually lose people" when he showed me the estimate. this is for a car that, according to edmonds, is worth $6500. from other complaints on this website i have found repair estimates ranging from free up to $3000. apparently, hyundai sees this problem as a potential profit center. when i got on this web site to file this complaint, i found out there have been numerous other complaints regarding the air bags for the 2007 azera. also, there was a recall noted for repairing the air bag/seat belt problem on my model azera; i was never notified of the recall.

Reported in: RENO NV || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

SEATS

the drivers side seat began adjusting itself while i was driving and moved all the way back so that i could not reach the brake or gas pedals. it also moved forward, pinning me to the steering wheel. it happened again to my teenager while she was learning to drive. very scary for a new driver and very unsafe to say the least. i have yet to make an appt. at the dealership since it is out of warranty and i can only imagine what it will cost. i have seen other owners with the same issue and i hope you take into consideration that this is a huge safety concern and should be part of a safety recall.

Reported in: LUTZ FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

STRUCTURE

dashboard: the molded breakaway seam covering the front seat passenger air bag mounted in the dashboard has split along the breakaway seam. liquids and dirt can enter. bag may not function in an accident. purchased new, garaged. dealer will not replace.

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

AIR BAGS

Reported in: MELBOURNE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

SEAT BELTS

the air bag dash light remains on.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

AIR BAGS

the air bag dash light remains on.

Reported in: EL PASO TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F47A

WHEELS

the rear wheels are rusting on my 2007 hyundai azera limited. i have been reading that there is a recall regarding that same year, but have been told that my vehicle doesn't qualify. apparently, they are recalling those in the rust belt. my vehicle has never been driven in the snow. i live in scottsdale arizona. this car has never had road salt on it. what can i do about this problem.? the dealer says i would have to pay to correct it. i have read that it can be hazardous.

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F77A

STRUCTURE:BODY

while sitting in a drive thru window at a complete stop, my car experienced sudden unintended acceleration and crashed into the stop car in front of me. the rate at which my car accelerated was so great that i had whip lash from this event. i am scared to drive my car again. i called hyundai who assured me that this did not happen as i stated and there is nothing wrong with their cars. interestingly, my car had just been at the dealer(2 weeks) for a tsb on "emission control" issue. my car was sluggish and staling when i came to a stop. now 2 weeks later i am slamming into a stopped car at what seemed like 60mph!! please help me.

Reported in: SANTEE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: SANTEE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: SANTEE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KMHFC46F87A

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the driver side air bag sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 66,000. updated 06/10/14*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer refused any assistance. updated 06/16/2014 *js

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F37A

AIR BAGS

drivers side air bag light in the instrument panel is staying on. this means the airbag will not will not work if the light is on. i know there is a recall on the passenger side, but they will not recognize the drivers side air bag. to me if a light is on i believe that would also be an issue for a recall, but the company just poo poo's the claim. for anyone that has the same problem please call and make a report. the number for a complaint is: 1-888-327-4236. please call and complain so this issue can be resolved.

Reported in: CROSSVILLE TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F37A

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that the check engine, anti-lock brakes and the esc warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the anti lock system needed to be replaced but was unable to diagnose why the check engine warning lamp was illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 09v122000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.

Reported in: PORTER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46FX7A

SEATS

tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai azera. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the driver's seat began to slide backward independently. the contact stated she adjusted the seat but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 28,000.

Reported in: TALLAHASSEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46FX7A

SEATS

while driving car on a flat surface at 40 mph the automatic seats moved all the way back. i quickly moved them forward and continued to drive when they moved again. i had to pull over. i was not able to drive with the seat back so far. the seats continued to move in back position while in park or drive. an appointment with the dealership was made the following day.

Reported in: MOUNT ARLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SEATS

Reported in: MOUNT ARLINGTON NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SEATS

driving on freeway, driver seat leaned forward as far as possible. if the seat had been positioned forward further, driver would have been pushed against the steering wheel! happened rarely at first, then began to do it constantly. when seatback is pushing forward the buttons are useless. by constantly holding the button to tilt the seat backwards, eventually it would go back. eventually i disconnected the fuse for the electric seat so the car was usable (but you could not adjust the seat). this problem appears to have happened on a decent number of these cars. searching on the internet found multiple people with the same problem. cost to fix is outrageous (basically new seat/system).

Reported in: LOOMIS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KMHFC46F27A

SEATS

power seat on drivers moves up back and tilts the back of seat toward steering wheel pinning driver .too dangerous to drive

Reported in: DANVILLE VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

all kinds of electrical problems least of which is the cigarette lighter quit working. the powered passenger seat can not be moved any direction. air bag light came on after hitting a fairly small pothole. air bag light goes on for a few days/weeks then goes off.passenger seatbelt indicator light comes on sometimes while passenger is wearing seatbelt sometimes the same light randomly comes on then goes off with no passenger and no weight in the seat. i have personally paid for a new battery and two starters which more than likely didn't need replaced because my car still won't start at random times. i first experienced it not starting around 79,000 miles i could tell it wasn't the battery cause i tried jump starting it and all the while the door chime lights and radio all worked fine. so i replaced the starter only to have it not start the very next day. anyway a wire was replaced to the starter and all was fine for about 10,000 miles and the same non starting issues occured again amd again. seems like i just keep trying to start it and maybe the 8th or 25th time it starts.. running out of words and they would only let me pick 3 parts to write about also have issues with brakes cracks around passenger air bag on dash etc.

Reported in: OAKLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: OAKLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

AIR BAGS

Reported in: OAKLAND MD || Crash: N || VIN #:

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