MYRModel Year Report

2007 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
2007 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:01.466Z

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
88
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 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 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 88 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 88 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 88 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints

2007: 88 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

49% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2012-07-30

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, 2009-02-11

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, 2008-10-01

Visibility/wiper

13% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Drivers visor won't stay up. Falls down continually blocking visibility while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-18

Exterior lighting

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and switch.

Electrical system

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

Engine

7% · 6 reports
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, 2019-09-30

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Piston slap

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-05

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
  2. R
    2009-06-29Exterior lighting09V122000 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…

    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.

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  3. R
    2009-09-02Exterior lighting09V280000 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…

    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.

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  4. R
    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.