Recall 13V264 affects 5,200 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera vehicles for front passenger airbag classification errors. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 5,200 2012-2013 Azera sedans because the front passenger occupant detection system can misclassify an adult, child, or child restraint. A wrong classification can make the passenger airbag deploy with too much or too little force in a crash, which raises injury risk; the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The occupant detection system in 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera vehicles is part of the front passenger air bag system. It reads information from the passenger seat so the air bag control module can classify the occupant as an adult, a child, or a child restraint seat. That classification helps the vehicle decide how the front passenger air bag should be handled in a crash.
In affected Azeras, the system does not reliably make that distinction. A seat with an adult, a child, or a child restraint seat can be classified incorrectly, which means the air bag system is working from the wrong passenger information. The recall filing does not identify a separate owner-serviceable part or a root cause in the summary provided.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the problem is inside the occupant classification system, an owner should not rely on seat appearance or normal driving feel to confirm whether the system is classifying the passenger correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers two Azera model years using the same front air bag control module.
| 2012 Hyundai Azera | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2013 Hyundai Azera | front air bag |
| Units affected | 5,200 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wrong occupant classification can make the airbag deploy with more or less force than the passenger needs in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Schedule service soon and ask the dealer to recalibrate the airbag system. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer after your VIN is confirmed to ask whether the free airbag-system recalibration is open for your vehicle.
- Bring the Hyundai owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 13V264 and Hyundai Campaign 111 when you call.
- Keep children and child restraint seats out of the front passenger seat until the airbag occupant detection system is recalibrated.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician recalibrates the airbag system tied to the front passenger occupant detection system, so the system can classify the front seat occupant correctly. The dealer repair will be free once Hyundai opens it. Have your VIN ready when you call the Hyundai service desk, and ask whether Campaign 111 is active for your 2012-2013 Azera before arranging the visit.
Timeline
| June 25, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V264?
Recall 13V264 covers 5,200 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera vehicles with an occupant detection system defect. The system can misclassify the front passenger as an adult, child, or child restraint seat. Hyundai dealers recalibrate the airbag system for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Hyundai Azera is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Azera is included in recall 13V264. If it is, call a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for the airbag system recalibration. Reference NHTSA campaign 13V264 and Hyundai Campaign 111 when you schedule service.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will recalibrate the airbag system. The recall began on August 13, 2013, so a Hyundai dealer can handle the repair now.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V264?
The risk is incorrect airbag force for the front passenger during a crash. If the seat occupant is misclassified, the airbag can deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, increasing injury risk. The repair recalibrates the airbag system.
What if I bought my Hyundai Azera used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires the repair regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012-2013 Azera is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer and reference recall 13V264.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V264000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V264 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V264000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →