2007 Hyundai EntourageProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 214 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-843 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Hyundai Entourage

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Hyundai Entourage has problems

214 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system534
Structure413
Suspension373
Latches/locks/linkages310
Service brakes181
Electronic stability control (ESC)160
Engine161
Air bags155
Exterior lighting150
17 other systems8610

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2007 Hyundai Entourage 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.

31%repaired · 2022 Q1

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 20V-061 · Feb 4, 2020 · 476,111 vehicles · 146,176 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2018 Q2

Hood: latch

Recall 16V-843 · Nov 21, 2016 · 41,264 vehicles · 11,658 repaired

Risk. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2015 Q2

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 13V-556 · Nov 6, 2013 · 21,207 vehicles · 13,865 repaired

Risk. A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 13V-113 · Apr 1, 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles

Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 06V-356 · Sep 19, 2006 · 790 vehicles

Risk. CHAFED INSULATION COULD CAUSE A SHORT OF THE WIRING HARNESS RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS, ENGINE STALLING, OR AN INABILITY TO START THE VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 electrical system problems start?

80kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 41 electrical system complaints. 76% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
10under 30k miles31under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Entourage 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 Entourage median. How we score

'06'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Hyundai Entourage safety ratings

2007 Hyundai Entourage Van w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hyundai Entourage, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILUREPE09003 · closed Apr 24, 2009
    Led to recall 09V-122
In owners' words

What Entourage owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The valve over eventually leaks oil that drips down on to the alternator. This cause the electrical system to fail, the battery and brake lights come on. Then slowly all lights come on as battery shuts down. This is a known issue with this engine. This happened to me yesterday while driving at…
Complaint 11516165 · Apr 9, 2023
ARE DOORS FLY OPEN DRIVING DOWN FREEWAY. DOORS DON'T CLOSE OR LATCH HALF THE TIME AND ARE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMES ON AND BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR IS GOOD HAD THEM TESTED. U ASK FOR A DATE AND ONLY LET US PUT ONE DATE IN THIS HAPPENS SO OFTEN WE'RE SCARED TO EVEN OPEN DRIVERS…
Complaint 11403426 · Mar 17, 2021 · 160,000 miles
DEALERSHIP HAD ME MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND COME IN FOR THE 188 RECALL (ABS RELAY INSTALLATION), KEPT ME FOR 2 HOURS, TRIED TO SELL ME ABOUT $2,000 IN UNRELATED MAINTENANCE, THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE RELAY SERVICE. THEY THEREFORE WASTED MY TIME WHEN THEY HAD NO…
Complaint 11384170 · Dec 19, 2020 · 170,000 miles

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