AI Damage2015 Hyundai Azera: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Hyundai Azera filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 44% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 22% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 11% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 4 complaints (44% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% 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
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while reversing from the driveway, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the cement steps of an apartment building and as a result, the air bags deployed.
Engine has a timing belt issue since 70,000 miles where it will rattle when it starts Transmission is going out BEFORE 100,000 miles
This is happened too many times even though in frequent and it is very unsafe when it happens on the open road as the steering will be completely unavailable most likely relative to the eps.
When driving to 30mpg the vehicle does a forceful jerk forward to a stop causing whiplash effect to driver and passengers. When vehicle comes to a near stop to traffic or light it creates the same effect. This is a constant through the entire driving trip.
When traveling at speeds above 50 mph, my steering has a dead-spot, on-center. At this steering position when trying to keep the car straight on the road or highway, the steering wheel sticks and requires force to keep my car heading straight.
Hit a bump in road and lost control of car. Unstable bouncing ?in motion
Then the car would suddenly slam into gear and lunge forward. No check engine light ever can on. Took vehicle to hyundai dealership and they were unable to get a code when they scanned the computer. Dealership claims transmission is out and will repair it for $7,7700 dollars.
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 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Azera has 59 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 9, below average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Azera?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, powertrain, steering. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (22%), knocking, grinding or other noise (11%), warning lights, check engine (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 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 2015 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 2015 models
Read also
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.