MYRModel Year Report

2007 Hyundai Elantra

● Typical for this model
2007 Hyundai Elantra
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
266
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1997 1998: 55 complaints 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 266 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2017: 767 complaints 2017 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1995: 112 complaints 1995 1996: 100 complaints 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2001: 315 complaints 2001 2002: 342 complaints 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 266 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2013: 1,312 complaints 2013 2014: 384 complaints 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2019: 250 complaints 2019 2020: 252 complaints 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2025: 22 complaints 2025 2026: 2 complaints
1992: 29 complaints 1992 1993: 24 complaints 1994: 78 complaints 1994 1995: 112 complaints 1996: 100 complaints 1996 1997: 115 complaints 1998: 55 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 197 complaints 2000 2001: 315 complaints 2002: 342 complaints 2002 2003: 234 complaints 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 137 complaints 2006: 155 complaints 2007: 266 complaints 2007 266 2008: 314 complaints 2009: 253 complaints 2010: 379 complaints 2010 2011: 433 complaints 2012: 652 complaints 2012 2013: 1,312 complaints 2014: 384 complaints 2014 2015: 262 complaints 2016: 293 complaints 2016 2017: 767 complaints 2018: 283 complaints 2018 2019: 250 complaints 2020: 252 complaints 2020 2021: 131 complaints 2022: 101 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2024 2025: 22 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026

2007: 266 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
199229
199324
199478
1995112
1996100
1997115
199855
1999128
2000197
2001315
2002342
2003234
2004182
2005137
2006155
2007266
2008314
2009253
2010379
2011433
2012652
20131,312
2014384
2015262
2016293
2017767
2018283
2019250
2020252
2021131
2022101
202397
202454
202522
20262

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

18% · 49 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Ran into the rear end of a stopped vehicle at or about 25MPH - straight. The airbags did not deploy and the seatbelt stop did not engage causing driver's chest to hit the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-08

I would like to file a complaint against Hyundai. I was recently involved in an accident in a 07' Hyundai Elantra in which I was hit by another vehicle on the driver's side.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-23

Dear representative I purchased the 2007 Hyundai Elantra gs for my son in December due to it's market safety ratings. I was ensured by the sales teams and reports that this car was safe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-18

Visibility/wiper

16% · 42 reports

Service brakes

14% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIRE

Steering

13% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

12% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

FIRE
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My car spontaneously catch fire on its own. The car parked on my front yard for at least 3 hours. It went aflame, the whole engine was destroyed. Every thing caught on home security camera.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-30

Also filed under Engine

Own a 2007 Hyundai Elantra sedan. Have been having issues with the air bag light staying on at all times, for about the past week.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-13

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2008-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-09-03 Engine stalling - fuel pump failure
  2. I
    2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. R
    2011-04-08Air bags11V143000 Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Elantra vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2006, through November 1, 2008. The front passenger seats in the vehicles contain a weight sensor…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the weight classification system connector to prevent contamination. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to…

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  6. R
    2011-04-08Air bags11V179000 Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Elantra vehicles manufactured from July 14, 2006, through August 29, 2007. The driver's seat track position sensor determines the seat's fore and…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the air bag control module free of charge. The safety recall is expecting to begin during April 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer assistance center at…

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  7. 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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  8. R
    2020-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic20V061000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020.

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  9. I
    2021-11-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-06-20 Throttle control system vulnerabilities

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Hyundai Elantra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 42 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 11V143000 · Air bags
  • Recall 11V179000 · Air bags
  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 20V061000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Hyundai Elantra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Elantra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Elantra have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.