2006 Hyundai Azera air bags problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Hyundai Azera — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The air bag light came on for the front passenger seat. I took it to Grayson Hyundai & they tried to get part #88840-3L500-J9 which is the latch right front buckle assembly. I was told there was no part available because my car is a 2006 & manufactures are only required to carry parts for 10 years…”
filed Oct 11, 2023
“The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had illuminated and remained illuminated on the instrument panel for a year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed but no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jun 16, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Azera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Azera | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 Azera | 18 | 16% |
| 2012 Azera | 7 | 9% |
| 2009 Azera | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Azera | 16 | 23% |
| 2007 Azera | 44 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Hyundai Azera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.