Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.4× usual
6 serious complaints of 8, the most about brakes (2) and engine (2); 0.4× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE13007: rear control arm failure.
8 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2010
First year we have trim data for.
2010 Azera trims
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $24,970 | $29,570 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.3L Lambda DOHC V6 with CVVT and VIS | 3.8L DOHC V6 with CVVT and VIS |
| Horsepower | 234 hp | 263 hp |
| Torque | 226 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC Manual Control | 5-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC Manual Control |
| Gears | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional |
| Android Auto | — | Optional |
| Audio | — | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 10 + option |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Cloth + option | Leather |
| Heated seats | Optional | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 17 in |
Packages and options (16)
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation Package | — | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | — |
| Beige | Optional | Optional |
| Black Onyx | Optional | Optional |
| Blue | Optional | Optional |
| Espresso | Optional | Optional |
| Gray | Optional | Optional |
| Silver Frost | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red | Optional | Optional |
| White | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Brown Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Cloth | Optional | — |
| Gray Cloth | Optional | — |
| Gray Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 293 hp | FWD | 22–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 12 | Steering (5) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 22–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 15 | Air bags (3) | Yes |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 22–23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Vehicle speed control (4) | Yes |
| 2014 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 49 | Service brakes, hydraulic (18) | No |
| 2013 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 112 | Steering (33) | No |
| 2012 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 74 | Steering (38) | No |
| 2011 | 3.3L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 20 | Power train (10) | No |
| 2010 | 3.3L 6-cyl 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20–21 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 8 | Service brakes (2) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Azera 2015–2018 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 15 |
| 2015 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 49 |
| 2013 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 112 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 74 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 20 |
| 2010 | Hyundai Azera 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Azera | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2017 | Azera Limited | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
| 2016 | Azera | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2016 | Azera Limited | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
| 2015 | Azera | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2015 | Azera Limited | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 22 |
| 2014 | Azera | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2013 | Azera | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2012 | Azera | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 23 |
| 2011 | Azera | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
22 |
| 2010 | Azera | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L |
20–21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.