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The 2015 Hyundai Azera is associated with 9 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE, accounting for 1 reports (11% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.3l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 22 to 23 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 9 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE (1 / 11%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 22–23 MPG across 2 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Azera 3.3L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Azera Limited 3.3L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
4 DR FWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Hyundai Azera models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

Summary of 9 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
9
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE 1 complaint
Powertrain 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2015 Hyundai Azera problems & component breakdown (9 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V651000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2015 Hyundai Azera

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 Hyundai Azera

How many safety recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Azera have?

The 2015 Hyundai Azera is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

NHTSA records list 9 consumer defect complaints for the 2015 Hyundai Azera. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE, appearing in 1 filings (11% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2015 Hyundai Azera?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2015 Hyundai Azera in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2015 Hyundai Azera get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2015 Hyundai Azera range from 22 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.