DecodedCarsHyundai Azera
12 model years from 2006 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2017
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.3L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (104)
- Fewest problems
- 2015
The 2017 Azera in brief
The 2017 Hyundai Azera is a large car offered with a 3.3L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 3% better than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
The Hyundai Azera has 12 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (88), air bags (75), electrical system (62).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data.
2008 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 8 campaigns and 428 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Azera compares
The 2006 Hyundai Azera is a large car offered with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,633 lb.
2017 Azera pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints12 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 44 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 Azera
9 owner complaints · 1 recall · 1 crash report
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Azera changes by model year
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 45 |
| 2013 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 104 |
| 2012 | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 67 |
| 2011 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 4 | 14 |
| 2008 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 5 | 38 |
| 2007 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 5 | 45 |
| 2006 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 192.9 in | 3,633 lb | Not rated | 3 | 60 |
Alternatives to the 2017 Azera
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2017 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 Chrysler 300 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2017 Ford Taurus | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2017 Chevrolet SS | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Ford C-MAX | 40 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →