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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KMHFH4JGXCA••••••2012 Hyundai AZERA
That is about average for the 2012 Hyundai AZERA — 3 complaints per build across 21 builds.
4on this build
72on the model
21builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 3Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2021
The steering on this vehicle started to have some play in it, including some intense vibrating as I drove down the road. My analysis is that the coupler within the steering motor is made of a flimsy material that breaks down relatively easily. This issue has obviously become…
Power TrainNov 2012
The contact owns a 2012 hyundai azera. The contact shifted the vehicle into the reverse position and it jerked into the position violently. The failure recurred several times. The contact sustained injuries to her neck and back. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis on…
SteeringMar 2018
My azera is out of warranty but the steering coupler is worn and needs to be replaced. Several models and model years have been issued a recall for this problem but my vehicle (according to hyundai customer care) is not one of the vehicles. Hyundai should repair the worn…
SteeringJun 2017
I confirmed my car have mdps steering moter coupling issue symptom. Click sound happen when steer wheel rotate left and right. This case have huge recall at sonata before. Azera from 2011-14 also have same problem base on information from korea recall site. My car also have same…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHFH4JGXCA192575 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.