10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,806 miles

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problem #24

Oct 112023

Azera

  • miles
The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years. I was also told if the air bags worried me to trade cars. I would think the seat belt buckle for a safety feature like the air bag would have to always be available. I have owned this car since 2006, it only has 26,600 miles on it. It has always been garage kept & literally looks like a new one EXCEPT I have NO air bags. Also, today I was told part #88840-3L500-J9 is on a National Parts List, whatever that means. Surely this has happened to someone else. I just decided to report it.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #23

Feb 022017

Azera

  • 203,600 miles
Over past approximately 4 1/2 years, the airbag light has been on 7 or 8 times. Mileage ~136K, 151K 183K,191K & 203.6K. The seat belt pre tensioners and complete seat belts replaced 4-6 times and the airbag control module once. The driver's seatbelt pretensioner was successfully repaired ~August 8, 2016. A company agent inspected the functioning of the passenger air bag [OCS] August 26, 2013. Today 2-2-2017 the seatbelt light came on. My mechanic determined the code was B1382 side curtain airbag -high resistance. I have complete records of the maintenance and repair of this vehicle which I can supply upon request.

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #22

Jun 192013

Azera

  • 29,000 miles
Air bag light stays on and wont go out

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #21

Feb 122016

Azera

  • 71,400 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Hyundai Azera. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle struck a block of ice and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle skid across the intersection, crashed into a tree head on, and landed in a frozen retention pond. The seat belt was tithing across the contact's chest causing her to bleed. The contact required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The vehicle was destroyed. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,400.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #20

Feb 122016

Azera

  • 80,000 miles
Airbag did not deplore until after the car fully stopped but the seat belt on the drivers side tighten continuously until I got a bleed injury inside my right breast the righting stopped only after I was abke to release it then afterwards the airbag deplored only in the drivers side no other airbags came out during this accident.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #19

Oct 152015

Azera

  • 23,200 miles
Air bag warning light(s) always on when no one is sitting in front passenger seat. Note: No accident has happened. This car was supposedly fixed under an earlier recall (Hyundai 094).

- Milford, NJ, USA

problem #18

Oct 312013

Azera

  • 90,487 miles
Failure of passenger side front seat belt assemble effecting airbags.

- Poughkeepsie , NY, USA

problem #17

Oct 252012

Azera 6-cyl

  • 136,500 miles
The air bag light in the instrument cluster lighted and from time to time was off but has been lighted since approximately 145,700 miles, about two years 3 months. In dealer and independent mechanics tests the code indicated that the seat belt sensor is malfunctioning and that the side impact air bag located in the right front seat back may be inoperative. This indicator light is currently lighted. Hyundai provided an examination of the front right airbag located in the right dash. It was indicated to be functional. In queries to Hyundai I have been told that the front airbag was repaired according to the recall requirement. Is the recall correction only valid for one correction?

- Bristol, TN, USA

problem #16

Apr 022014

Azera

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag sensor illuminated, which indicated that the air bag was faulty. The defect occurred the same time the passenger seat malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the front passenger side seat belt was defective. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V007000 (air bags, seat belts), although the failures were identical to the ones mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #15

Apr 222014

Azera 6-cyl

  • 88,000 miles
I have a airbag light on my dash. Hyundai dealership says it is the seat belt tensioner on the driver side. Hyundai has recalled the car for the seat belt tensioner on the passenger side but they told me the driver side is not a recall. How can that be?

- Loveland, OH, USA

problem #14

Nov 252013

Azera

  • 118,975 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated the front driver's side seat belt buckle was fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,975.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #13

Aug 062013

Azera 6-cyl

  • 93,390 miles
The air bag lights on driver's side and passenger side stay on to let you know the air bags do not work. We have already been through the process of replacing the tension sensor wiring harness clip. The problem has manifested itself again. I have talked to the manufacturer and they will not offer any help or solutions since the items were replaced under the earlier recall. I do not believe it is my responsibility to replace the defective parts at an estimated cost of $408. Hyundai told me to mail in the receipt once the item is repaired and they might consider making some sort of "goodwill" reimbursement. I am frustrated with their response and disappointed at how they have responded to a known defect.

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #12

Oct 012010

Azera

  • 39,198 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the seat belt sensor failed and caused the driver's side front air bag light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the air bag failure. The dealer replaced the seat belt sensor; however the failure was not corrected. The air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 39,198 and the current mileage was 73,000.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #11

Feb 172010

Azera

  • miles
I own a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The air bag warning light was illuminated in the instrument panel. Took it to the dealer May 24, 2013, and was told that the passenger seat sensor needed to be replaced and would cost $500. If I wanted this repaired, they would have to order the part and I was to call them and let them know. Afterward, I looked on your web site and found that there is a recall. Call the dealer and found out that I had the recall done April 17, 2010, and would have to pay for it to be repaired again. It seems to me that Hyundai did a temporary fix for this problem. Since consumers have had this problem to recur after the fix, it is obvious that this is just a band aid. The fix doesn't even last five years. Because this will not allow the air bag to deploy, this is a safety issue and Hyundai should repair the sensor for as long as the original owner owns the vehicle without charge.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #10

Sep 032009

Azera

  • 39,232 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the seat belt assembly, the pod system, and ECU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,232.

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

problem #9

Apr 162013

Azera 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer reset the code for the air bag. The light did not illuminate two weeks. The contact inquired about NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09V497000 (air bags seats belts) with the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 106,000. The failure mileage was not available.

- Amosville, VA, USA

problem #8

Apr 012013

Azera 6-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger's side seat belt would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 06/17/13

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #7

Jun 162009

Azera

  • 26,356 miles
Purchased 2006 Hyundai Azera new from reliable Hyundai, 438 S. ingram mill road, springfield, mo 65802. Since purchase we have experienced a history of problems with the air bag system that continue to this day. Summary of service (not an all inclusive service history. 2009 June 16 air bag light is on. All checks fine. Cleared air bag system. 2009 July 07 air bag light is on. Replaced the entire seat bottom to get a new pods system 0.7 cleared all codes. 2009 July 24 air bag light is on. B1495 seat belt tensioner defect. One was not making good connection code and no dtc's present. Covers coming off of seat where they had worked prior. 2009 August 05 air bag light is on. Faulty seat bottom and passenger side seatbelt assemble. Replaced both checks. 2010 April 27 perform seat belt recall 094. 2010 December 02 passenger side seat back wrong cloth on bottom. Removed and installed seat back cover that matches driver side 2011 April 27 air bag cloth on a pillar on drivers side front is fraying.(damage was done at a prior service visit). 2012 July 19 air bag light is on, has been on several times before. B1701 drivers buckle high resistance; reliable claims we, the owners, are responsible for this repair. We feel the repair costs are not our responsibility. Multiple calls to the 800 number provided with no satisfaction.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #6

Apr 172009

Azera

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that that the front passenger seat belt warning light was illuminated. After calling the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 09V497000 (seat belts:front). The vehicle was not serviced. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #5

Jan 022012

Azera

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the front passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was serviced for the same failure one year prior to the recent failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 09V497000-seat belts:front). The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

- Rootstown, OH, USA

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