2006 Hyundai Azera Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

50Air Bags complaints

26.6%Of all 188 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS50 · 26.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 17.6%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING29 · 15.4%

SEAT BELTS24 · 12.8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS18 · 9.6%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Hyundai Azera overview page.

What owners report

“THE AIR BAG LIGHTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE STAY ON TO LET YOU KNOW THE AIR BAGS DO NOT WORK. WE HAVE ALREADY…”NHTSA complaint 10546475 — filed 10/02/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA…”NHTSA complaint 10545670 — filed 09/27/2013

“AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE DASH (DRIVER SIDE). IT WILL NOT GO OFF. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THAT LIGHT STAYS ON, MY…”NHTSA complaint 10544862 — filed 09/22/2013

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Hyundai Azera: 50 of 188 complaints on file (26.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.