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2007 Hyundai Azera Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 Hyundai Azera has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 7 recurring issue clusters, led by “Power driver seat moves independently while driving.” Hyundai's owner's manual splits service into Normal and Severe schedules. Most US drivers qualify as Severe due to short trips, extreme temperatures, or stop-and-go traffic. Hyundai Assurance covers the first 3 years / 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance on new vehicles. The Theta II 2.0L and 2.4L engines (2011-2019) are subject to TSBs around oil consumption — strict adherence to oil intervals matters.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 Hyundai Azera.

Reported to NHTSA

Power driver seat moves independently while driving

SEATS

30 NHTSA complaints · 2011-05 → 2021-01

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE DRIVERS SEAT INDEPENDENTLY THRUST FORWARD AD PUSHED THE CONTACT INTO THE STEERING WHEEL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10653999
“POWER SEAT ON DRIVERS MOVES UP BACK AND TILTS THE BACK OF SEAT TOWARD STEERING WHEEL PINNING DRIVER .TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10627519
“WHILE DRIVING CAR ON A FLAT SURFACE AT 40 MPH THE AUTOMATIC SEATS MOVED ALL THE WAY BACK. I QUICKLY MOVED THEM FORWARD AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE WHEN THEY MOVED AGAIN. I HAD TO PULL OVER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10609542

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ABS module failure and brake pedal softness

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

14 NHTSA complaints · 2009-02 → 2024-03

“TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SOFTNESS WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11413393
“I HAD THE RECALL 172 PERFORMED AT THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP ON 07/03/2020, AND 2 WEEKS LATER MY ABS MODULE FAILED ANYWAY DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK INSIDE THE ABS MODULE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11364295
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING THE BRAKING DISTANCE TO BE EXTENDED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11353023

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Rear suspension spring corrosion

SUSPENSION

7 NHTSA complaints · 2009-11 → 2020-09

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO SEPARATE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11359779
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WRIGHT HYUNDAI (10677 PERRY HIGHWAY, WEXFORD, PA 15090) TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V354000 (SUSPENSION)”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11112093
“I TOOK MY CAR FOR AN ALIGNMENT AT THE HARRISONBURG, VA DEALERSHIP. AFTER THE ALIGNMENT WAS DONE, I WAS TOLD ALIGNMENT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BECAUSE THE LEFT CASTER AND RIGHT FRONT CAMBER WERE OUT OF SPECS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10442040

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Airbag warning light and seat belt tensioner failure

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS

35 NHTSA complaints · 2009-11 → 2020-11

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10652743
“2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. CONSUMER STATES REPEATED USE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR, THEREFORE ILLUMINATING THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR, RENDERING IT INEFFECTIVE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10335911
“I PURCHASED A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA ON 06/20/2007. RECEIVED A FORM LETTER NOTICE OF RECALL FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA ON 3/11/2010”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10328267

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Dashboard cracking over passenger airbag

AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE

15 NHTSA complaints · 2008-04 → 2015-04

“THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH HAS AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH CRACK OVER THE AIR BAG. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10225850
“I HAVE 2 CRACKS ON MY DASH WHICH APPEAR TO OUTLINE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I NOTICED A ~ 1 INCH CRACK SEVERAL MONTHS AGO BUT AFTER READING A RECENT REPORT ON THIS WEBSITE, I TOOK ANOTHER LOOK”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10329824
“THERE ARE TWO CRACKS LEADING FROM THT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO HYUNDAI BUT WAS DENIED .I WAS GIVEN NO REASON WHY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10706111

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Accelerator pedal sticks causing unintended acceleration

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

7 NHTSA complaints · 2008-03 → 2014-02

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10321622
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WHICH DISABLED THE VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10282560
“TL*THE CONTACT 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACE THE GEAR SHIFT IN NEUTRAL AND PULL ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10402231

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Steering wheel loose or inoperable

STEERING

3 NHTSA complaints · 2007-08 → 2026-01

“The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There ws no warning light illuminated”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #11709133
“A STEERING FAILURE OCCURRED AT ABOUT 50 MPH WHILE ENTERING A GENTLE CURVE TO THE LEFT. IT CAUSED THE CAR TO VEER TO THE LEFT. CAR LEFT THE TRAVEL LANE AND BRIEFLY ENTERED THE SMOOTHLY PAVED AND LEVEL SHOULDER OF THE DIVIDED ROADWAY”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10471621
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI AZERA. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN SHAKING. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10199058

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter

Every 3,750 mi

Severe service: every 3,750 miles. Normal service: 7,500 miles. Theta II 2.0L/2.4L (Sonata, Santa Fe, Tucson 2011-2019): never extend — oil consumption issues are documented in Hyundai TSBs.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. AWD Tucson and Santa Fe owners benefit from rotation at 5,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Elantra and Sonata front pads typically last 40,000-50,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Replace DOT 3 brake fluid every 30,000 miles or 24 months. Required to maintain ABS and ESC pump life.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 30,000 mi

Replace engine air filter every 30,000 miles. Severe service or dusty conditions: 15,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 30,000 mi

Severe service: every 30,000 miles. Normal: 60,000 miles. Use Hyundai SP-IV or SPH-IV — substitutes can cause harsh shifting and torque converter damage.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Spark Plugs

Every 105,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs are rated 105,000 miles on Theta II, Lambda II, and Smartstream engines. 1.6T (Veloster N, Kona N): 60,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Long-Life Coolant

Every 30,000 mi

Hyundai Long-Life Coolant (pink): first change at 60,000 miles, then every 30,000. Do not substitute green or orange coolant — it damages the cylinder head gasket on GDI engines.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 15,000 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 15,000 miles. Located behind the glove box on most Hyundai models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Drive Belt Inspection

Every 60,000 mi

Inspect serpentine belt and tensioner every 60,000 miles. Replace at 90,000 miles on most models.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$195–$235

Shop

~$135–$165

DIY

~$20–$50

DIY-friendly if you can reach the tensioner. Inspect for cracks rather than swap on a strict mileage interval.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

37 crashes 1990–2024

How the 37 occupant deaths break down

22

driver deaths

14

passenger deaths

1

not recorded by seat

37

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

5

complaints mentioning a crash

1

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 Hyundai Azera reflects Hyundai's published service intervals and the Service Reminder system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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