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 Santa FEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 684 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 7 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 October 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE has problems
684 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
121Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
102Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
97Electrical system6 crash/fire/injury
68Electronic stability control (ESC)
58Vehicle speed control10 crash/fire/injury
54Engine
44Service brakes
44Visibility
43Exterior lighting
30320 other systems14 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 121 | 2 |
| Air bags | 102 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 97 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 68 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 58 | 10 |
| Engine | 54 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 44 | 4 |
| Visibility | 44 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 43 | 1 |
| 20 other systems | 303 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2007 Hyundai Santa FE 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. Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front…
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER,…
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no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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 fuel/propulsion system problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 99 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 58% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles57under 100k miles42100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel/propulsion system
17 owners mentioned a cost$650median
Middle half: $500 – $900
Service brakes, hydraulic
8 owners mentioned a cost$180median
Middle half: $137 – $379
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$500median
Middle half: $281 – $975
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Santa FE 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 Santa FE median. How we score
'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 Santa FE safety ratings
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE, and the recalls they led to.
- Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesNo recall
- STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURELed to recall 09V-122
In owners' words
What Santa FE owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Check Engine Light was lighting up on and off sporadically and fuel gage was showing E with light on and now both are not working properly. The check engine light stays on and fuel gage always shows empty even when it is full.
When I bought this vehicle they were in cahoots with the nearby dealership, so no issues like this recall were found. I was NEVER TOLD ABOUT THE RECALLS because they trying to CHARGE ME!!!! This HAS always HAD this PROBLEM AND AT ONE TIME HAD A FUEL SENSOR problem.....I was told it was no problem…
FUEL SENSOR BAD, GAUGE MOVES FROM FULL TO EMPTY BEFORE MY EYES ON A FULL TANK OF GAS. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY HYUNDAI WITH A RECALL BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. WORRIES ME CONSTANTLY, HAVE TO FILL UP AFTER 60 MILES EVERY TIME
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