Model year 2017 · Large Cars

2017 Hyundai Azera: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Hyundai Azera at 22–23 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 12 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

22–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Hyundai Azera recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Hyundai Azera, newest first.

Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch

NHTSA 21V619000 Reported Aug 6, 2021
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 208)
Units affected
348,158 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Hyundai Azera fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Hyundai Azera EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Azera3.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900391
Azera Limited3.3L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular19/28/22 mpg$3,050404

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Hyundai Azera crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Hyundai Azera NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Hyundai Azera 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Hyundai Azera owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Azera, most recently on Oct 17, 2024. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Hyundai Azera complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Steering5
Electrical system2
Structure: Body2
Air bags1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication1
Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Lock1
Seats1
Service brakes1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Azera model years

Hyundai Azera by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2016 Azera22–23 mpg115—
2015 Azera22–23 mpg19—

All Hyundai Azera years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Hyundai models

2017 Hyundai Accent2017 Hyundai Elantra2017 Hyundai Ioniq2017 Hyundai Santa Fe2017 Hyundai Sonata2017 Hyundai Tucson2017 Hyundai Veloster

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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