repaired · 2022 Q1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
2007 Hyundai ElantraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 267 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-061 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Hyundai Elantra has problems
267 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
46Air bags13 crash/fire/injury
42Visibility/wiper
34Steering3 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
26Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
26Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
23Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
20Structure
19Visibility
7617 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 46 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 42 | 0 |
| Steering | 34 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 26 | 3 |
| Suspension | 26 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 23 | 1 |
| Structure | 20 | 0 |
| Visibility | 19 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 76 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2007 Hyundai Elantra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY IN CRASHES IN WHICH IT SHOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT FROM THE DEPLOYED AIR BAG.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. A HIGHER PRESSURE DEPLOYMENT THAN INTENDED INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY RESULTING FROM AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Exterior lighting
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 36 air bags complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
8under 30k miles25under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Elantra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Hyundai Elantra safety ratings
2007 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hyundai Elantra, and the recalls they led to.
- Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesNo recall
- ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURELed to recall 08V-429
- STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURELed to recall 09V-122
In owners' words
What Elantra owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I've contacted 4 separate Hyundai dealerships on carrying out this recall to correct the issue, and all of them have told me they can't fulfill the recall because the car is too old and they use tablets, but the recalls requires a computer. I've contacted Hyundai and they've been no help. They've…
ON DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 AT APPROXIMATLY 0645AM I WAS DRIVING MY ELANTRA WITHOUT AND IISSUES OR PRE-INDICATORS THAT SOMETHING VERY BAD WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN. I WAS ON A BUSY ROAD THAT IS TRAVELED ALL TIMES OF THE DAY, GETTING ON INTERSTATE 270 IN COLUMBUS HEADED WEST. I ESTIMATE (PICTURE INCLUDED FROM…
SOME TIME BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 12:00 AM AND 4:00 AM ON 2/1/2020, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON IT'S OWN (IT WAS PARKED AND OFF) AND BADLY BURNED OUR GARAGE/HOME CAUSING EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE AND INTERIOR OF OUR HOME.
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