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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014AVOIDSerious complaints 2.9× usual, mostly brakes and steering Extended coverage
45 serious complaints of 49, the most about brakes (18) and steering (9); 2.9× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 1 recall.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Aug 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH uphill, the steering column suddenly locked up. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. After restarting the vehicle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning light illuminated.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Aug 2026
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 – 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. In an effort to… (Z01, May 2026)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18… (26-BE-011H, Apr 2026)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
49 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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 2014
- New trim: Limited
- Engine: 3.3L GDI DOHC V6 with Dual CVVT → Lambda II 3.3L GDI V6 (Base)
- Touchscreen: 7 in → 6 in (Base)
- Heated seats: Front, Second Row → Front (Base)
2014 Azera trims
| Base | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $31,000 | $34,750 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | Lambda II 3.3L GDI V6 | Lambda II 3.3L GDI V6 |
| Horsepower | 293 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | 6-Speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 16.3 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
| Length | 193.3 in | 193.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb | 3,605 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Touchscreen | 6 in | 8 in |
| Audio | — | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 14 |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Parking sensors | — | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | Front, Second Row |
| Ventilated seats | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | — | Optional |
| Wheels | 18 in | 18 in + option |
Packages and options (9)
| Base | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Package $2,150 | — | Optional |
| Black Onyx | Optional | Optional |
| Hyper Silver | Optional | Optional |
| Porcelain White | Optional | Optional |
| Silver Frost | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red | Optional | Optional |
| Camel Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Chestnut Brown Leather | Optional | Optional |
| Graphite Black Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "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.