Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit.
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hyundai Azera, and it carries 9 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 22 | 17% |
| Air bags | 18 | 14% |
| Air bags | 12 | 9% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Air bags | 7 | 5% |
| Suspension | 6 | 5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There ws no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering whee
NHTSA complaint: Steering
abs module failed affecting braking and electricals'. battery was drained. car was unsafe to drive
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SOFTNESS WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINK
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
THE CARS LEAKING OIL INTO THE ALTERNATOR.THE OWNER BEFORE ME SAID THEY FIXED THE GASKET AND REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR TWICE.I BOUGHT IT 12/01/20 AND HAVENT DRIVEN IT DUE TO ITS COST TO FIX THE LEAK AND REPLACE THE ALTERNAT
NHTSA complaint: Structure
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ESC OFF LIGHT SHOWING UP ON DASHBOARD. AT TIMES WHEN STARTING VEHICLE UP IN MORNING VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, I'VE PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND NO ACCELERATION. SUNROOF
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
I HAD THE RECALL 172 PERFORMED AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP ON 07/03/2020, AND 2 WEEKS LATER MY ABS MODULE FAILED ANYWAY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK INSIDE THE ABS MODULE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI FOR REIMBUR
NHTSA complaint: Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO SEPARATE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CO
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN
NHTSA complaint: Service brakes
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2007 Hyundai Azera. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUM
Risk: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may unexpectedly move without the driver's input while the vehicle is being driven.
Risk: Unintentional movement of the driver's seat may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-946
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 .
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 beg
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburo
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the trans
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall
| Reliability raw | 62 | average |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 71 | good |
| Maintenance | 84 | excellent |
| Depreciation | 57 | average |
| Performance | 59 | average |
| Efficiency | 38 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other midsize & large cars in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and seats is the most reported area with 22 of them (17%). There are 9 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 62/100 (average) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 71/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2007 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: be careful, because the numbers are mixed and the complaint record is worth reading before you commit. Its overall ownership score is 65/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.