2006 Hyundai Azera vs 2006 Hyundai Sonata
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Hyundai Azera | 2006 Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 188 | 1,047 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 87 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,000 mi | 71,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Azera | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 57 | 435 |
| Visibility | 3 | 156 |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 86 |
| Suspension | 20 | 86 |
| Exterior Lighting | 47 | 45 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 36 | 303 |
| Stalling | 11 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 32 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 66 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
2006 Hyundai Azera
2006 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.