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2012 Hyundai Azera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 Azera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2012 Hyundai Azera is a passenger car equipped with an automatic six‑speed transmission and an engine that requires 5.5 qt of 5W‑20/5W‑30 API oil, delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 20/28/23 mpg. Owner feedback for the 2012 model totals 74 complaints, with steering noted as the top concern and two recalls issued. Compared with the Azera’s 2005‑2017 complaint record—where 2006 saw the peak at 188 complaints and 2010 the low at 8—the 2012 figure places it in the middle range, indicating a reliability level that is better than the worst year but not as strong as the best.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/28/23 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
High beam bulbGF02OEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 28 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume106 cu ft
Cargo volume16 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.

6.6–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2012 Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2012Sedan 3.3L V66.60 sec15.10 sec293 hpFWD
2012Sedan 3.3L V66.60 sec15.10 sec293 hpFWD
2012Sedan 3.3L V67.40 sec15.80 sec293 hpFWD
2013Sedan 3.3L V66.20 sec14.90 sec293 hpFWD
2013Sedan 3.3L V66.40 sec14.90 sec293 hpFWD
2016Limited Sedan 3.3L V66.20 sec15.00 sec293 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-IV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts210-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts56 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177-199 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing5, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.16-1.27 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.04-3.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)284.5-2133.5 High pressure fuel line. psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6-75.4 Low pressure fuel line. psi
Engine Compression128
Engine Oil Pressure18.83 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle58-72 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle36-43 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
123 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7223 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 at 105,000 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 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
At 15,000 miDriveshaft (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

In 2012 the 2012 Hyundai Azera recorded 74 consumer complaints, two recalls and one investigation, yielding 82 total TSBs, which exceeds the 2011 totals of 20 complaints, three recalls and 68 TSBs but falls short of the 2013 figures of 112 complaints and 68 TSBs. The complaint trajectory shows a post‑2010 resurgence, rising from the low 2010 level to a peak in 2013, indicating that 2012 sits in the upward half of that arc. Steering issues account for 35 of the complaints, the largest share, followed by service brakes/hydraulic (8), engine (8) and air bags (5), while crash‑related complaints number three and fire‑related complaints are absent. Recalls in 2012 are modest, matching the 2013 count but lower than the 2011 count, and the single investigation aligns with surrounding years. Given the moderate complaint volume, limited fire risk, and TSB activity comparable to later model years, the data suggest that a 2012 Azera can be considered a reasonable purchase provided the specific vehicle’s service history is reviewed.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
82
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
74
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 74 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering35
Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
Engine8
Air Bags5
Service Brakes4
Unknown Or Other2
Steering,Suspension2
Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V264000Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-InactiveReported 25/06/2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles manufactured May 22, 2012, through November 23, 2012. The occupant detection system may fail to properly differentiate whether the… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall beagan on August 13, 2013. Hyundai's recall number is "Campaign 111." Owners may contact…

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 22/09/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 82 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z01 Letter2026-05-22Electrical SystemCertain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
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…

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 2012 Azera take?

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

Does the 2012 Azera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Azera get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.