2016 Hyundai Azera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Hyundai Azera, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Azera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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…
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.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Azera have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 44,573 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hello, my car was parked at home and as I turned the engine on, I noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. I checked the oil level and it was very low. On the same day I purchases 2 quar”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2026 · Engine
“On XXX while my daughter was driving this car on [XXX] outside of [XXX], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames. My daughter and her boyfriend only had enough time to pull off t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Azera (Azera Limited). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Hyundai Azera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Azera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Hyundai Azera | 5 | 188 |
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | 8 | 132 |
| 2008 Hyundai Azera | 6 | 69 |
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 5 | 26 |
| 2010 Hyundai Azera | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 Hyundai Azera | 3 | 20 |
| 2012 Hyundai Azera | 2 | 74 |
| 2013 Hyundai Azera | 2 | 112 |
| 2014 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 48 |
| 2015 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Azera
How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Azera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Hyundai Azera; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V619000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.