2008 Hyundai Azera problems
The Hyundai Grandeur (Korean: 현대 그랜저) is an executive sedan manufactured and marketed by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1986, over five generations.
From 1986 to 1996, the Grandeur was the flagship for Hyundai's South Korean range before the Hyundai Dynasty was introduced. It is marketed globally as the Hyundai Azera. As the Azera, it was the flagship of Hyundai's US and Canadian lineup until the arrival of the Genesis sedan. After the launch of the separate Genesis brand, the Grandeur/Azera resumed its place as the company's flagship.
As of the 2017 model year, the Azera is no longer marketed in the United States and Canada. The sedan continued to be available in South Korea and the Middle East.
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Common 2008 Hyundai Azera problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, several common problems have been reported:
- Fuel Economy: Another common complaint is related to the fuel economy of the 2008 Hyundai Azera. Owners have expressed dissatisfaction with the gas mileage of the vehicle, highlighting concerns about its efficiency and cost of ownership.
- Resale Value: The 2008 Hyundai Azera has been reported to have lower resale value compared to other vehicles in its class. This can impact owners who are looking to sell or trade in their cars, as they may not get the desired return on their investment.
- Electrical Problems: In addition to the common issues reported by owners, there have been recalls related to electrical problems in the 2007-2008 Hyundai Azera models. Specifically, a recall was issued to address power-adjustable driver's seat issues caused by faulty switches supplied during manufacturing. These switches could short-circuit, leading to intermittent operation or movement of the seat without driver input, posing a safety risk.
These problems can significantly impact the ownership experience of the 2008 Hyundai Azera, affecting aspects such as safety, performance, and overall satisfaction with the vehicle. Owners facing these issues may need to address them promptly to ensure the continued reliability and functionality of their cars.
Is the 2008 Azera a good car?
That leaves the 2008 Hyundai Azera as a well-rounded candidate with a strong engine, comfortable ride, long features list and luxurious interior at a low price. It has everything most full-size sedan buyers are looking for, except for maybe a Landau roof.
Is Hyundai Azera a reliable car?
Overall, the Hyundai Azera is a solid contender. According to repairpal.com, the Hyundai Azera scores ⅘, placing it above average in reliability and first out of 12 full-size vehicles. This vehicle scores well in reliability. If you want the best, pick one of the most reliable years available for the Azera.
How long do Hyundai Azera last?
Typically, you can expect the Hyundai Azera to last around 200,000 miles with excellent care on your end. The more work you put into careful driving habits and care for the components, the happier your Azera will be and the longer it will last.
Why did Hyundai discontinue the Azera?
Korean automaker Hyundai is killing off the Azera sedan for the U.S. market after customers lost interest and the company emphasized its new luxury brand. Originally designed as an upscale model, the Azera fell out of favor after Hyundai shifted its focus to the premium Genesis lineup.
2008 Hyundai Azera car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Azera problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seats problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Hyundai Azera vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Hyundai Azera
The NHTSA has received 69 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Hyundai Azera. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Hyundai Azera vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-01
- VIN: KMHFC46F38A
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the battery, and the alternator; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 3 years. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 21-01-047H-1. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-15
- VIN: KMHFC46F88A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module and wiring hardness had burned and needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had discontinued the parts for the repair. The contact stated that the ABS, the brake, and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,539.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-30
- VIN: 99999999999
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL 14V-415.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-01
- VIN: KMHFC46F88A
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A THUMPING A SCRAPING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CAPE & ISLANDS MITSUBISHI LOCATED AT 527 STATION AVE, SOUTH YARMOUTH MA, 02664, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-25
- VIN: KMHFC46F18A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE AIR BAGS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO SEAT BELTS.AIR BAGS STAYS ON. #2 BRAKE PEDAL IS ON THE SPONGY SIDE. HYUNDAI DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.THE MECHANIC TOLD ME FLUID WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE.I TOLD HIM THERE ARE NO LEAKS IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSE I CHECKED THE MASTER SYSTEM MYSELF IALSO HAD THE BRAKES BIEED=OK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHFC46F28A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RECALL NUMBER 18V026000 RECALL DATE 01/09/2018 COMPONENT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK HYUNDAI RECALLS AZERA AND SONATA FOR FIRE DANGERS JANUARY 24, 2018 ' HYUNDAI IS RECALLING ABOUT 88,000 MODEL YEAR 2006-2011 HYUNDAI AZERA AND 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA CARS BECAUSE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS MAY CATCH ON FIRE. ON 1/10/18, 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS RECALL MY 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA CAUGHT FIRE IN MY BASEMENT WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND NO KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION. THIS HAPPENED AT 3:30AM, OUR ENTIRE HOUSE, INCLUDING BOTH OF OUR VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED. NOTHING WAS SALVAGEABLE. THE AUTOMAKER REVEALS IN THE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS THAT WATER COULD ENTER THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF FIRE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS ON OR OFF. HYUNDAI SAYS THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON FEB. 23, AND THAT ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. HERE IS AN ARTICLE THAT CLEARLY STATES WHAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN WITH THE RECALL. HYUNDAI HAS YET TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. HTTPS://WWW.MLIVE.COM/AUTO/2018/01/HYUNDAI_RECALLS_AROUND_88K_OLD.HTML
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-08-15
- VIN: KMHFC46FX8A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB STALLINGS HYUNDAI (214-694-2700, LOCATED AT 39444 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, DALLAS, TX 75232) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,500.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHFC46F28A
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING AT THE LOCAL GAS STATION, A CITIZEN USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER GETTEL HYUNDAI OF SARASOTA (3500 BEE RIDGE RD., SARASOTA, FL) WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-23
- VIN: KMHFC46F68A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. I TOOK IT INTO THE PHIL LONG HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN COLORADO SPRINGS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT FIRST THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS VERY CONFIDENT THAT HYUNDAI WOULD PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT, BUT AFTER A PHONE CALL HE WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE HAD OVER 100,000 MILES AND I WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER. (HOWEVER, I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART BECAUSE THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY SISTER'S HYUNDAI.) THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS 117,108 WHEN I HAD THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-16
- VIN: KMHFC46F58A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 08 AZERA: AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH PASSENGER SEATBELT WARNING. FIRST WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY 2 YRS AGO BUT FOR MORE THAN A WEEK THE AIRBAG LIGHT WOULD STAYS ON (EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS SEATED OR NOT). HAD DEALER LOOK AT IT (WHEN IT WAS ON) & THEY INDICATED IT IS THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT / WIRING HARNESS ISSUE THEY'VE BEEN REPLACING UNDER A RECALL. INDICATED THE CAR'S VIN DIDN'T APPEAR IN RECALL BUT SERVICE REP. SAID IT APPEARS TO BE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. HAD REPLACED. NOW IT IS OCCURRING AGAIN. REQUESTING HYUNDAI CORPORATE REVIEW AND APPROVE REPAIR AT NO CHARGE. CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-06
- VIN: KMHFC46F98A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V026000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (BRANDON HYUNDAI, 9915 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 628-5555) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHFC46F38A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND WHITE SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO O'BRIEN HYUNDAI OF FT MYERS (2850 COLONIAL BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33966, (239) 277-1222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-02
- VIN: KMHFC46F58A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I PURCHASED MY HYUNDAI AZERA 2008N USED 2 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD MINOR ISSUES WITH IT. THE HEATED SEATS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, THE AIR BAGS DO NOT WORK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, BRAKES HAD A RECALL, AND NOW GASKETS ARE BLOWN ON THE ENGINE. I HAVE SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND BECAUSE ITS A WHOLE NEW CREW, THE OLD CREW WAS LET GO, THEY DO NOT WANT TO HELP WITH GETTING ANOTHER CAR FOR ME. TONY, THE SALESPERSON,. DID TRY BY PASSING ME ON TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY CANNOT HELP ME. MY CAR NEEDS TO BE PAID DOWN SOME BEFORE ANY DEALERSHIP WILL TOUCH IT.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-01
- VIN: KMHFC46F88A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V026000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER (KERRY HYUNDAI, 6149 HOPEFUL CHURCH RD, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (888) 904-1382) WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND AND HAD ALSO DISCONNECTED THE LINE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE BECAUSE THE DEALER FAILED TO RESPOND AFTER SEVERAL CALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-06
- VIN: KMHFC46F78A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V026000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE WITH LAKE NORMAN HYUNDAI (20520 CHARTWELL CENTER DR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031, (704) 274-3145) TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. UPON ARRIVAL, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KMHFC46F08A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE CAR WAS PARKED & OFF. KEY WAS NOT IN IGNITION. CAR SAT UNUSED FOR APPROX. 48 HOURS PRIOR TO FIRE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-11
- VIN: KMHFC46F98A
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-12
- VIN: KMHFC46F78A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FINDLAY HYUNDAI ST GEORGE LOCATED AT 1405 SUNLAND DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V497000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000. UPDATED 10/25/17*LJ *TT
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-02
- VIN: KMHFC46F482
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. THE TIRE TPMS LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON SAYING IT FAILING. WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IS SHIFTING FUNNY, SOMETIMES IS JOLTS FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. CAR WAS ALSO JUST STALLING OUT AT STOP LIGHTS. IT HAS NOT DONE THAT IN A LITTLE WHILE BUT IT GOES THROUGH SPELLS WHERE IT WILL DO IT EVERY TIME I COME TO A STOP. I DO NOT HAVE AN EXACT DATE WHEN EVERYTHING STARTED.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-27
- VIN: KMHFC46F38A
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: STARTED HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN MY WIFE RODE WITH ME AND THE "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF. EVENTUALLY, IT STARTED TO REMAIN ON THE WHOLE TIME WITH HER IN THE SEAT. NOW THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT UNFASTENED LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY WITH NO ONE IN THE SEAT. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HYUNDAI TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE AND IT IS READING A FAULT CODE B1489 INDICATING AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (PODS). SINCE THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER HYUNDAI MODEL'S DATING BACK TO THE MID-2000'S THAT HAVE HAD RECALL'S ON THE PODS, I AM WONDERING IF MY VEHICLE MAY USE THE SAME SEAT SENSOR'S THAT THE OTHER MODEL'S USE. I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A STRAIGHT ANSWER TO IF WHEN THE PODS IS DEFECTIVE, WILL THE PASSENGER AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOY, OR WILL THEY DEPLOY NO MATTER WHAT SHOULD THE EVENT BE TRIGGERED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-04
- VIN: KMHFC46F48A
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE MAIN AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE GAUGE CLUSTER KEEPS COMING ON, AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SEATBELT OCCASIONALLY LIGHT WHICH OCCURS WHEN SOMEONE HAS SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THEN EXITS. ONCE THE SEAT IS EMPTY, THE SEATBELT LIGHT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LIGHT OFF, BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE MAIN CLUSTER REMAINS LIT. THE ONLY TIME THE LIGHT GOES OFF IS WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED MOMENTARILY, BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS BACK ON AND ALWAYS COMES ON UNTIL THE ENGINE IS OFF. I DRIVE A CAR IN DANGEROUS STATUS EVERY TIME AND EVERY DAY.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-29
- VIN: KMHFC46F08A
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V113000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 16V630000 (SEATS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-29
- VIN: KMHFC46F08A
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V630000 (SEATS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-20
- VIN: KMHFC46F78A
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: OIL LEAKS FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK STRAIGHT INTO THE ALTERNATOR CAUSING IT TO FAIL PREMATURELY. THE NHTSA ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME ISSUE FOR THE 2006-2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000). YOU CONCLUDED IN THE CONSEQUENCE PARAGRAPH "AN UNEXPECTED FAILURE OF MOTIVE POWER WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH." I'M DEEPLY CONCERNED OF THIS HAPPENING WITH MY HYUNDAI AZERA AS IT CURRENTLY HAS OIL LEAKING INTO THE ALTERNATOR. MY AZERA HAS 80K ORIGINAL MILES. THE AZERA USES THE EXACT SAME ENGINE, FRONT CYLINDER BANK GASKET, AND ALTERNATOR AS THE VERACRUZ AND SUBSEQUENTLY SUFFERS FROM THE SAME PROBLEM THAT LED TO THE RECALL ISSUED FOR THE HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPARE MY CLAIM AGAINST THE EXISTING RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AS OUTLINED ABOVE. I FEEL IT'S WORTH NOTING I ALSO CURRENTLY OWN A RECALL EFFECTED VERACRUZ AND HAVE BOTH VEHICLES FOR SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORTS EXPLORING THIS ISSUE ON MY BEHALF AND ALL OTHER HYUNDAI AZERA OWNERS. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-03
- VIN: KMHFC46F48A
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SEAT IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE SEAT OFTEN MOVES ON ITS OWN WITHOUT OPERATING THE POWER POSITION SWITCH. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN INSPECTED BY HYUNDAI DEALER PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. SEAT MALFUNCTION HAS HAPPENED BOTH IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.
2008 Hyundai Azera recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2008 Hyundai Azera.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
- Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
- Consequence: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 150.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
- Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
- Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
- Manufacturer: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT AND INSTALL A NEW SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING HARNESS CLIP, IF NECESSARY, AND REROUTE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING AND SECURE THE WIRING WITH A NEW HARNESS CLIP. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO 1-787-999-3333.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 AZERA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 27, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2008. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE AFTER REPEATED USE OF THE SEAT BELT. IF THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR WIRING BECOMES DAMAGED THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
- Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS AT AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY SHOULD THE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.
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I have been driving my new Azera for three weeks now and I absolutely love it! The ride is powerful, smooth, and noiseless. Although I originally wanted the white color, it was not in stock, so I ended up purchasing the Titanium Blue. And how lucky was I? The blue color is so rich and beautiful! Not only that, but I was able to own this car for 10-20,000 dollars less than I was expecting to pay, which is a huge bonus. I truly believe that Hyundai makes a fine product. I will be sure to write another comment in about six months, after the break-in period.
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I apologize in advance if my review is a bit confusing. I purchased the car pre-owned and it had already gone through 4+ owners. When I bought it, it had 196k miles on it and a mid-firing spark plug. I replaced all of the spark plugs and engine coils, and it ran perfectly until it hit 197k miles. At that point, it developed a loud engine knock. I took it to a mechanic who informed me that one of the engine pistons was going out. He also warned me that if I continued to drive it, it could potentially explode. However, he did mention that this type of engine typically experiences this issue around 150-170k miles, so mine lasted past its expiration date, so to speak. Despite the short time I had it, I found it to be a nice and smooth ride. Considering it's a 2008 model, it still felt pretty luxurious.
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I spent a lot of time researching online for the purchase of a second car. The Hyundai warranty was very persuasive and I had all intentions of getting a 09 Sonata Limited with the navigation option. However, after a very satisfying demo of the Sonata, I made the mistake of sitting in a 2008 leftover Azera. This car immediately wowed me. After some negotiating, I was able to purchase the Azera Limited with the ultimate nav option for an 'out the door' price of $27,500. It was about $2,500 more than the Sonata, but it is definitely worth it. It is a beautiful ride and you really don't need anything more.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with Hyundai. Back in 1986, I had the chance to look at their cars but didn't end up buying one. Recently, I sold my 2001 Audi A6 and was looking for a newer model to replace it. I drove a Sonata on a dare and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. However, I was still looking for a more powerful luxury car that could compare to my Audi Quattro, which was the best handling car I've ever owned. That's when I discovered the Azera. Not only was it $6,000 less expensive than a comparable A6, but it was also 2 years newer! I was blown away by its mileage - at a steady 80 mph, it gets 22 mpg, and at 53 mph, an astonishing 29 mpg. The ride is incredibly comfortable, and the handling is excellent for a FWD full-size sedan. I can't say enough good things about the dealer in Delray Beach - they treat me like gold and have even replaced the shocks and turned the rotors above 30k miles. As someone who has driven all types of cars over the past 40 years, I can confidently say that the Azera is one of the best. I would definitely buy it again!
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All features work well and the car handles well. I now have about 13K miles on the car and I noticed that the front rotors are showing signs of wear. The dealer indicated that this was due to the hardness of the brake shoes. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue? Also, the gas mileage is less than impressive.
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Royal Torphy 2024-04-16
I purchased this car used in August 2009 with 28,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, the engine has developed a loud ticking noise that is especially noticeable on cold days. Despite my attempts to have it fixed under warranty, the dealer has refused, stating that they cannot do anything until something actually breaks. It's frustrating when a warranty doesn't seem to be honored. Additionally, the ride can be a bit noisy and jittery, which can be unpleasant. I'm concerned that in another 20,000 miles, the car may not be in great condition. I'm planning to sell it this summer when the weather warms up and the ticking sound is less noticeable.
Tanner Mante 2024-02-03
Although I initially enjoyed this car, it has unfortunately been plagued with numerous issues, such as rattles and clicking noises. Despite multiple visits to the dealership, the problems persist and have caused me great frustration. I am hopeful that a resolution can be found, but the current situation is unacceptable.
Larry Heaney 2024-01-18
After driving 6000 miles, I have encountered several issues, mostly electrical. Unfortunately, the air bags were broken just 1 week after purchase, and my driver seat moves backwards while driving. Additionally, the finish of the dashboard is separating around the airbag housing. Despite these issues, the car drives well. However, I am concerned that it may not hold up in the long run. Based on my experience, I am hesitant to purchase another Hyundai in the future.