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2015 Hyundai Azera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Azera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Hyundai Azera is a passenger‑car sedan built on Hyundai’s refined platform, powered by a V6 that requires 6.0 qt of 5W‑30/10W‑30 API‑rated oil and delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. Its smooth S6 automatic transmission pairs with the engine to provide a quiet, comfortable ride, while the car’s single recall that year indicates a relatively low incident rate. With only nine owner complaints in total—chiefly centered on the power train and engine—the Azera’s 2015 model sits on a solid reliability footing, following a broader model history that peaked in 2006 with 188 complaints but reached a low point of just eight in 2010.

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 / 10W-30 APIOEM · 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 / 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.

6.2–7.4 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 / 10W-30 API engine oil, 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 Capacity8.24
Automatic Transmission FluidHyundai SP-IV
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity9.14
Engine Oil5W-30 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts210-224 ft-lbs
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

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub177-199 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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity18.56-20.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.04-3.72 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 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)
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)
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.

The 2015 Hyundai Azera sits at the trough of the generation's reliability curve, recording only 9 NHTSA complaints compared to 48 in 2014 and 15 in 2016, representing a significant deceleration from the 112 complaints filed in 2013. This model year marks the stabilization point following the mid-generation turbulence of 2012-2013, with federal data showing just one recall and one investigation alongside 68 technical service bulletins—metrics consistent with the later production years but paired with notably reduced owner-reported issues. The complaint categories for 2015 display no clustering that would suggest a pervasive defect, instead showing single incidents across disparate systems including powertrain, steering, and electrical components, though the federal records do not specify underlying causes for these isolated reports. With zero fire-related complaints and minimal crash involvement, the 2015 model demonstrates the most mature quality control of this generation's latter half. For prospective buyers, this year represents a favorable acquisition target, combining the lowest complaint volume of the 2012-2017 production span with the accumulated running changes of a fully developed platform.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
68
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train,Engine1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
Steering,Suspension,Service Brakes1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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 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 2015 Azera take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM-is preferred. Above 0 degreesF 10W-30 API certification, SL or SM, All temperatures 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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.