AI Damage2008 Hyundai Azera: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Hyundai Azera filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seats and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 69
- involving a crash
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Seats 35% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 23% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 23% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 6 Seat belts 7% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- Seats: 24 complaints (35% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Air bags: 16 complaints (23% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 16 complaints (23% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 14 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine: 6 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 69 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
As a result, the contact crashed into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained elbow injuries and the front passenger sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
My mother had abrasions from the seat belt and severe bruises to the chest from the air bag. My sister had bruising to her ribs and her leg was cut, which resulted in 5 stitches.
This accident happened in waco, texas, mclennan county. Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling west on fm 308 on the inside lane. Azera was traveling north on fm 933 on the outside lane.
I own a 2008 hyundai azera the airbag light came on the dashboard and stayed lit. I took it to the dealership and was told there was a defective side impact airbag sensor that needed to be replaced. I was given a 2009 hyundai sonata loaner and was in an accident with that vehicle.
The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the battery charging warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator to fail.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V026000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
2008 hyundai azera. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to safety recall 14v-415.
The contact stated that while driving a thumping a scraping noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to cape & islands mitsubishi located at [address], south yarmouth [ZIP], who diagnosed that the sub frame was rusted and corroded and needed to be replaced.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 4,461 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 12% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Azera has 59 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 69, above average.
What to check before buying
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: seats, air bags, service brakes. Total complaints: 69. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (16%), seat belts (14%), airbag warning light (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Hyundai Azera?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Hyundai Azera from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.