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2006 Hyundai Azera Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026

29Exterior Lighting complaints
15.4%Of all 188 complaints
#3Most-reported category

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

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS50 · 26.6%
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

“I HAVE BEEN DISAPPOINTED WITH MY AZERA'S HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM SINCE IT WAS NEW! I MENTIONED IT TO MY DEALER'S SERVICE WRITER SOME TIME…”NHTSA complaint 10452033 — filed 03/16/2012
“VISIBILITY IS GREATLY IMPAIRED WHEN USING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. DISTINCT HORIZONTAL "SHADOW LINE" MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. I HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10447891 — filed 02/14/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI AZERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT…”NHTSA complaint 10438617 — filed 12/05/2011

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Azera have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Hyundai Azera: 29 of 188 complaints on file (15.4%). 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 exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING 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.