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Hyundai Azera Recall R/2016/245: Power-adjustable Driver's Seat May Move Unintentionally, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2016/245, campaign code TBA. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
21 Nov 2016
Launched
10
vehicles in the UK
TBA
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Hyundai recalled Azera vehicles built between 7 March 2007 and 14 August 2007. Moisture could enter the micro switches in the seat control unit and lead to intermittent shorting such that the power adjustable driver,s seat may intermittently not operate or may move forwards rearwards up down or recline without the drivers input. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new control unit which includes the micro switches in the driver,s seat. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Moisture could enter the micro switches in the seat control unit and lead to intermittent shorting such that the power adjustable driver,s seat may intermittently not operate or may move forwards rearwards up down or recline without the drivers input. Unintentional movement of the driver,s seat may affect the driver,s ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a collision.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POWER-ADJUSTABLE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY Defect: Moisture could enter the micro switches in the seat control unit and lead to intermittent shorting such that the power adjustable driver�s seat may intermittently not operate or may move forwards rearwards up down or recline without the drivers input. Unintentional movement of the driver�s seat may affect the driver�s ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a new control unit which includes the micro switches in the driver�s seat.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: power-adjustable driver's seat may move unintentionally.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a new control unit which includes the micro switches in the driver,s seat.

Are You Affected?

Azera built between 7 March 2007 and 14 August 2007 may be included. Hyundai estimates 10 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
  2. Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/245. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2016/130 on 25 Jul 2016, for secondary bonnet catch may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/186 on 3 Jul 2017, for fuel pipe connecting the fuel filter to the high pressure pump may leak. You can also see every Hyundai recall and all recalls launched in 2016.

Source: DVSA recall R/2016/245, launched 21 November 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.