repaired · 2015 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Hyundai SonataProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 696 owner complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-354 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Hyundai Sonata has problems
696 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
257Air bags17 crash/fire/injury
107Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
62Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
60Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
51Electrical system
49Electronic stability control (ESC)
41Engine
40Service brakes
35Exterior lighting
17617 other systems20 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 257 | 17 |
| Visibility | 107 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 62 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 60 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 49 | 1 |
| Engine | 41 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 40 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 35 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 176 | 20 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2007 Hyundai Sonata 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
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.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT…
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?
75kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 209 air bags complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
46under 30k miles147under 100k miles62100k 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.
Air bags
39 owners mentioned a cost$481median
Middle half: $325 – $1,050
Visibility
13 owners mentioned a cost$120median
Middle half: $100 – $145
Service brakes, hydraulic
10 owners mentioned a cost$400median
Middle half: $306 – $500
Seat belts
8 owners mentioned a cost$500median
Middle half: $400 – $575
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 Sonata 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 Sonata median. How we score
11162922263662349491242762053201992021651,0476964254603453,3801,5591,9217501,157730769375163183135988848174
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
2007 Hyundai Sonata 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: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, and the recalls they led to.
- Throttle control system vulnerabilitiesNo recall
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURELed to recall 09V-122
- Rear Control Arm FailureLed to recall 13V-354
- Seat Belt Buckle Electrical MalfunctionNo recall
In owners' words
What Sonata owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was previously illuminated. Additionally, the seat belt warning light was activated for the passenger’s seat while the seat was unoccupied. The contact was concerned that the safety restraint system (SRS)…
The airbag warning light in my car is always ON, it won't go OFF. It was repaired by Hyundai service center under an extended warranty a few years back but now they said that they won't fix it again.
The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the front passenger's side seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced due to the occupant…
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