2006 Hyundai Azera: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 24, 2024 · Body, Suspension · 193,430 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side wheel unexpectedly collapsed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the sub frame had severe corrosion, causing the rear control arm to detach. The contact was informed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 193,430.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Suspension · 215,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Azera. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle rode over a slight bump in the roadway and the rear-end of the vehicle started swaying to the left and the right. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle to check for a flat tire and observed that the tires were inflated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but occurred at various speeds while driving over a slight bump in the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw that the rear driver’s side upper control arm and the rear mount had detached from the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V354000 (Suspension). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · 200,000 miles · KY

My cars driver side back wheel inverted after I made a turn, on to dixie hwy. I had my car looked at by afford auto repair. They informed me that my control arms had corroded, and broke throught the under carriage.. The had seen it before with my model and sonata and that ist had a recall. I had my car towed to kerry hyundai in florence, y 41042. Hyundai called back to deny the recall based on the mileage on my vehicle.I have searched for an answere because the recall im referring to doesn't speak about mileage. My car also has recall 172 active now, that hyundai has addressed yet, as of the time since we took it there for this recall.

Filed Jun 4, 2014 · Suspension · 148,000 miles · CA

On may 17, 2014 at approximately 1 pm in the afternoon, I was driving on the freeway when I heard a loud "thud" and my steering wheel jerked slightly while traveling at 65 MPH. The sound concerned me so I pulled over and looked at my braking assembly on the driver's side front wheel. I didn't see a loose caliper or anything out of the ordinary so I "limped" to where I was going. When I arrived at a family members house, I removed the front driver's side wheel and was shocked at what I saw. The upper control arm had snapped in two at the ball joint. Had I realized that at the time, I certainly would have had my car towed since this was a safety issue. I ordered a new control arm and installed it over a period of several days. I kept the broken control arm and brought it to my local dealership to show them what had happened and to inquire about any recalls hyundai may have on their control arms (may 27th). I spoke to one of the managers, kelly [xxx] at south bay hyundai, and he said no recalls had been issued and gave me the customer service hotline number. I called the customer service center and spoke to [xxx] on may 27, 2014 at approximately 11:45am. He also confirmed there were no recalls and offered to record the situation under case number 6626102 (I believe the conversation was recorded and started around 11:38am if used for reference). I explained to him the control arm should never have failed. After several emails to hyundai consumer affairs, they wanted nothing to do with the situation since the car was out of warranty. I only received canned statements from them. As an engineer myself, I believe this is a part that should easily last the lifetime of the vehicle. I believe this is a safety issue and could possibly affect others driving an azera or sonata. Please contact me for photos, documentation, and/or the failed control arm itself. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 9,648 miles · MD

Excessive squeaking noise emitting from front passenger and driver side. Vehicle analyzed by pep boys mechanic. Resolution was to remove and replace front ball joint upper and remove and replace front strut assembly. Also, the rear screen is activated when vehicle is taken out of park and place in reverse. Screen will not return to down position when switch is touched.

Filed Mar 7, 2007 · Steering · 17,000 miles · NJ · crash

As I pulled my 8 month old hyundai azera out of a parking lot, the cast iron housing holding the upper end of the passenger side tie rod failed, causing the tie rod to fall to the ground. The lower end was still in place but the upper end was on the ground, bolt and carter pin intact . This caused the right front wheel to become disengaged from the steering mechanism, causing the car to hit a parked car. Hyundai north america and the local dealership , after initially admitting this was product failure, now refuse to repair either the body damage or the tie rod which should be covered by warranty at the least. They insist our insurance company should pay for their product failure, which will cause our rates to increase.