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US recalls (2)
Park outsideService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Owner complaints (74)
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Azera (3 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 48).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 38 | |
| Engine | 10 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Hyundai Azera.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Hyundai Azera version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Azera 3.3 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.