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2016 Hyundai Azera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Azera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2016 Hyundai Azera is a passenger car that comes with an automatic S6 transmission and EPA‑rated fuel economy of 20 city/28 highway/23 combined mpg. In its model year it generated only 15 total owner complaints, with steering issues accounting for the majority and a single recall on record, reflecting a marked improvement from earlier years when complaint counts swung from a peak of 188 in 2006 to just 8 in 2010. This record positions the 2016 Azera as a passenger car with comparatively low complaint volume and solid reliability within its segment.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

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
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7.5; OPTIONAL 8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades99H09AKA26H
Thermostat255003C150

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

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.

6.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2016 Limited Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Limited Sedan 3.3L V66.20 sec15.00 sec293 hpFWD
2013Sedan 3.3L V66.20 sec14.90 sec293 hpFWD
2013Sedan 3.3L V66.40 sec14.90 sec293 hpFWD
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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity9.14
Power Steering FluidHyundai PSF-IV

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.64-0.86 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5015-6785 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-18 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.00-3.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)435.1-2175.6 (high pressure fuel line) psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6-75.4(low pressure fuel line) psi
Engine CompressionPSI 128 - 149 / Max Variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0067-0.0009 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0105-0.0130 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 36-; Front: 58-; Rear: 36-
ABS Sensor Torque6.0-7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.040; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 68.0-72.020–23 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Inner bolts36 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 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 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 2016 the Azera received 15 complaints and a single recall, a modest decline from the 112 complaints seen in 2013 but an increase over the low 8 complaints of 2010. The recall count remained at one, matching the prior year and well below the peak of nine recalls in 2007. The trend from 2005 to 2017 shows a gradual reduction in complaints and recalls, with 2016 falling near the bottom of the arc, suggesting improved reliability. The top complaint categories for that year—steering (3), engine (2), and air bags (2)—are all minor issues with no known root causes listed. Given the low complaint and recall numbers and the favorable position in the overall trend, 2016 appears to be a solid year to consider buying a used Azera.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
73
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
15
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 15 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering3
Engine2
Unknown Or Other2
Air Bags2
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Electrical System,Visibility/Wiper,Visibility1
Structure1
Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V619000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:LatchReported 06/08/2021

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk… Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 73 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

Does the 2016 Azera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.