MYRModel Year Report

2007 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
2007 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:38:25.309Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 100 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2007: 88 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201569
2016100
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 49%

49% of complaints: air bags — 43 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120730

DRIVING IN IDAHO, THE CAR STARTED TO SLIDE ON SNOW AND SLUSH HITTING A GUARD RAIL HEAD ON, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CAREEN FROM THE RIGHT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. LEAVING THE ROAD CAUSED THE CAR TO FLIP ON THE ROOF, WHERE THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090211

CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY. THE WAS MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN SOME BODILY INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081001

VISIBILITY/WIPER 13%

13% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVERS VISOR WON'T STAY UP. FALLS DOWN CONTINUALLY BLOCKING VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150818

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tail lights and switch.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT FELT DIZZY, NAUSEOUS, AND TIRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THESE FEELINGS WERE ONLY EXPERIENCED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190930

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

PISTON SLAP

NHTSA ODI report, 20250605

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20090114 — PE (closed 20090424)

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R 20090629 — exterior lighting

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 09V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090902 — exterior lighting

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.

Campaign 09V280000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall

Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V122000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V280000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Accent have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.