2013 Hyundai Azera used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• Airbag warning light13 owner complaints, usually around 83,000 miles

  Make sure the airbag warning light turns off after start-up, and that every airbag recall was completed.

• Clunking or noise when steering9 owner complaints, usually around 61,000 miles

  Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked and on the road: it should be smooth, with no clunks, stiffness or warning lights.

• Harsh or hard shifting8 owner complaints, usually around 82,000 miles

  On a test drive from a cold start, check that shifts are smooth, with no slipping, delays, shudder or jerking at low speed. Ask for transmission fluid service records.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Service brakes, hydraulicRecall number 23V651000, Sep 22, 2023
• Air bagsRecall number 13V264000, Jun 25, 2013

Repairs the maker may still cover

Warranty extensions can cover a known problem beyond the normal warranty. Check whether this car is still within the time or mileage limit.

• Intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be setMay 23, 2026
• Intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be...Apr 25, 2026

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Higher-than-expected engine oil consumptionOct 7, 2026
• The federal safety agency has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit...Apr 10, 2026
• The federal safety agency has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag...Apr 10, 2026
• This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.Oct 13, 2023
• Follow the guidelines outlined inJul 28, 2022
• The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the...May 14, 2021

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.