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2007 Hyundai Azera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Azera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 5-spd

Classified as a passenger car driven by a 5-speed automatic transmission, the 2007 Hyundai Azera delivers an EPA-estimated 17 city and 26 highway mpg, while its 6.2-quart engine oil capacity dictates a requirement for 5W-20 or 5W-30 API viscosity fluids. Within the Azera's 2005–2017 reliability timeline, the 2007 model represents a slight improvement over the troubled 2006 peak of 188 complaints, yet it still carries a substantial 131 owner complaints and 9 recalls. With seat issues leading the complaint categories, this model year sits firmly on the less reliable end of the spectrum, indicating that researchers should approach it with more caution than the 2010 low of just 8 complaints.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/26/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length192.9 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3633 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 26 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume107 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Azera of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2006 SE Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2006SE Sedan 3.8L V66.10 sec14.80 sec263 hpFWD
2006Limited Sedan 3.8L V66.80 sec15.20 sec263 hpFWD
2011Limited Sedan 3.8L V66.30 sec14.90 sec283 hpFWD
2011Limited Sedan 3.8L V66.30 sec14.90 sec283 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.2 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.5
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.2 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts210-224 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts209-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148-207 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing10, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.04-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.73-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-19 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177 °F
Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.3-55.8 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.0-56.0 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle58-72 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in / 0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9216 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1tighten bolts in sequence 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, 72.9–4.3 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1tighten bolts in sequence 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, 72.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Hyundai Azera sits at a peak in the generation's complaint and recall arc: with 131 complaints and 9 recalls, it is the second-highest in complaints after 2006 (188) and the highest in recalls of any year in the record. This early-model-year position (the Azera launched in 2006) shows a clear downward trend after 2007—complaints drop to 69 in 2008 and 26 in 2009, while recalls fall to 7 and then 5—indicating that Hyundai addressed initial quality issues in subsequent years. The 2007 model also had the most investigations (2) of any year, and its top complaint areas—seats (22), air bags (18), and combined air bag/seat belt issues (12)—suggest specific safety-related concerns, though the data does not specify root causes. With 5 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint, the safety profile is notably worse than later years like 2009 (0 crash, 0 fire) or 2010 (0 crash, 0 fire). Given the high recall count and elevated complaint volume compared to the 2008–2010 models, the 2007 Azera is not a good year to buy; a later model, particularly 2009 or 2010, offers a much more reliable ownership experience.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
48
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
131
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 131 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats22
Air Bags18
Air Bags,Seat Belts12
Structure7
Air Bags,Structure7
Suspension6
Vehicle Speed Control5
Service Brakes4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V122000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 15/04/2009

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

16V630000Seats:Front Assembly:Power AdjustReported 31/08/2016

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Azera vehicles manufactured March 7, 2007 through August 14, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the power-adjustable front driver seat may… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power-adjustable seat switch, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 48 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-AT-002H2024-04-09Power TrainThis TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Azera take?

6.2 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Azera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Azera get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 26 highway / 20 combined mpg.