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2017 Hyundai Azera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Azera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Hyundai Azera is a passenger car that pairs a 6-speed automatic transmission with an engine requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil, returning an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 28 highway, and 23 combined. With just 12 owner complaints and a single recall, this model year lands near the low end of the Azera’s complaint history—a far cry from the 188 complaints of 2006—though steering issues remain the top reported concern.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-79 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
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J 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.

6.2–7.4 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 holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-79 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
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity8.9
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1-7.2 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1-7.2 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)47.7-56.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)21.7-28.9 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)26.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)11.6-17.4 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-79 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub202.0

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
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.16-1.27 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type3.04-3.72
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression128

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 36-
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.040; Rear: .330
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
156.0 inch lbs.56 in
296.0 inch lbs.96 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
268.0-72.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
1210.0 ft. lbs.210 ft. lbs
2284.0 ft. lbs.284 ft. lbs
3- 303.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Inner bolts36 ft. lbs
2Inner bolts90 degrees
3Outer bolts15 ft. lbs
4120.0 degrees120 degrees
521.0-23.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.2-8.72.9–4.3 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 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.

The 2017 Hyundai Azera closes out this generation near the bottom of a long complaint decline that began after a 2006 peak of 188 complaints and 6 recalls. Complaint volume fell from 112 in 2013 to just 9–15 annually in 20152016, with the 2017 model year recording 12 complaints—among the lowest in the generation. Recalls have been minimal since 2012, holding at 1–2 per year, and zero federal investigations have been opened since 2015; the single 2017 recall aligns with this stable pattern. TSBs remained high at 68, consistent with the 64–82 range throughout the generation, suggesting ongoing technical service bulletins for minor refinements rather than systemic defects. Steering complaints (4 of 12) represent the top issue area in 2017, though the raw numbers are too small to establish a pattern, and only 1 crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints were logged. The 2017 Azera thus represents the most refined and settled version of this generation, with historically low complaints and recalls alongside mature service support. For a buyer, this makes 2017 the strongest candidate within this generation: benefits from years of problem resolution, minimal active recall exposure, and the convenience of a well-documented service history.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
68
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering4
Structure2
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Seats1
Steering,Air Bags1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

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 68 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 2017 Azera take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 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.