CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Hyundai Azera has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
2016 Hyundai Azera recalls
Trunk Latch May Trap People Inside the Trunk
The trunk latch on these vehicles may become damaged, which can prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside.
Most common 2016 Hyundai Azera problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
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 quarts of oil to keep it at a safe level. The next day I checked the dip stick again and much oil was loss. I was very concerned and finally was able to make an appointment to my mechanic shop for inspection which led to an appointment for a fix on 3/6/2025. The problem was a defective OEM oil pressure switch. This warranty of the oil pressure switch is covered by KIA under WTY026 Warranty Extension for 15 years/150000 miles for the same 3.3L GDI engine as my 2016 Hyundai Azera. Since Hyundai is th
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 the road and get out. The entire vehicle burnt to the ground. My daughter and boyfriend were minutes from burning to death in this car with no advanced warning or notification. The fire seems to have started near the gas filler cap. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the heating system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to two Goodyear Auto Repair Shops, where it was diagnosed with a head gasket leak. One of the Goodyear facilities replaced the thermostat and the radiator. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, a message that the engine was overheating was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking because the head gasket bolts had melted. The dealer sent the vehicle to a machine shop, where the engine was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehi
Moonroof- I opened my moonroof and when I tried to close it, the sunshade would not retract - it is hanging - causing me not to be able to see the back window when looking through my rear view mirror. I brought to a body shop and they said it is a design flaw. Now they want $1,800 to fix it!
2016 Hyundai Azera questions
Does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Hyundai Azera: Trunk Latch May Trap People Inside the Trunk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Azera?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Steering (3), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Hyundai Azera has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.