Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, seat belts, air bags, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2006 Hyundai Azera recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Hyundai Azera?

188 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Hyundai Azera recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Hyundai Azera. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2006 Hyundai Azera recalls, newest first

January 9, 2018NHTSA 18V02600087,854 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Consequence: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 12, 2013NHTSA 13V354000364,502 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 8, 2010NHTSA 10V00700080 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front

Summary: Hyundai de puerto rico is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from September 27, 2005, through October 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Consequence: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Remedy: Hyundai will inspect and replace the right front seat belt and install a new seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip, if necessary, and reroute the right front seat belt tension sensor wiring and secure the wiring with a new harness clip. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai de puerto rico 1-787-999-3333.
Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 28, 2009NHTSA 09V49700065,185 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front

Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 azera vehicles manufactured from September 27, 2005, through October 1, 2008. The wiring harness for the right front seat belt tension sensor may sustain damage after repeated use of the seat belt. If the seat belt tension sensor wiring becomes damaged the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment.
Consequence: The seat occupant is at an increased risk of injury should the air bag not deploy as intended.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on February 22, 2010. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Components: Seat belts › Front; Air bags › Frontal

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 21, 2009NHTSA 09V2800003,011 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Consequence: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 7, 2008NHTSA 08E0210004,085 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Hyundai-kia is recalling 4,085 replacement headlamp assemblies sold for use on 2006-2008 sonata and azera vehicles. These headlamp assemblies may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Improper aiming of the headlamp may result in poor visibility possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Hyundai-kia dealers have been notified and instructed to return their supply to Hyundai motor america. None of the headlamps were sold as retail. As a result, an owner notification letter will not be issued.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 188 complaints about the 2006 Hyundai Azera with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 6
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Air bags50
Electrical system33
Exterior lighting29
Seat belts24
Exterior lighting › Headlights18

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Questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, seat belts, air bags, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Hyundai Azera recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Hyundai Azera?: 188 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.