2017 Hyundai Azera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Hyundai Azera, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 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.
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Hyundai Azera have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 36,049 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the trunk was difficult to open manually. The contact was able to open the trunk after several attempts. However, the trunk would no long”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2021 · Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel ceased and failed to move freely. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 2, 2021 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 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 2017 Hyundai Azera
How do I know if my 2017 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 2017 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.