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Representative 2014 model. Photo: order_242 from Chile, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Hyundai Azera recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
15
Latest campaign
Aug 6, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages1Aug 6, 2021

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 6, 2021Latest campaign
Aug 6, 202121V619000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V619000
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component15

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
15Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags320100
Steering320000
Engine213000
Unknown or other213011
Electrical system213000
Engine and engine cooling17000
Visibility/wiper17000
Visibility17000
Structure17000
Power train17000
Vehicle speed control17100
Service brakes17100

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Hello, my car was parked at home and as I turned the engine on, I noticed the red light 'oil pressure' on the dashboard. I checked the oil level and it was very low.”

    Filed 07/14/2026 · ODI 11750314
  • Unknown or other

    “On XXX while my daughter was driving this car on [XXX] outside of [XXX], the car caught fire and within minutes was engulfed in flames.”

    Filed 07/05/2026 · ODI 11748334
  • Engine

    “Engine overheating without Engine light or any other safety alerts until Engine finally failed”

    Filed 04/13/2026 · ODI 11730726

Other Hyundai Azera model years

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2016 Hyundai Azera recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Azera have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Hyundai Azera. The most recent, 21V619000 (reported August 6, 2021), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Hyundai Azera?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Hyundai Azera?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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