NHTSA model-year recall report

2012 Hyundai Azera Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 23V651000

NHTSA campaigns

Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Sep 22, 2023

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Hyundai Azera average of 3.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-inactive, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2012 Hyundai Azera recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 23V651000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Sep 22, 2023

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 13V264000

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-inactive

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor Company

Reported Jun 25, 2013

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the front passenger seat occupant is an adult, a child or a child restraint seat.

Safety consequence

If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Azera model years

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2012 Hyundai Azera recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Azera have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2012 Hyundai Azera. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2012 Hyundai Azera?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology