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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch
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 number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Owner complaints (15)
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Azera (1 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 48).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Azera.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Hyundai Azera version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Azera 3.3 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Azera Limited 3.3 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.