MYRModel Year Report

2007 Hyundai Santa FE

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Hyundai Santa FE
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints 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 Santa FE Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 165 complaints 2003: 308 complaints 2004: 303 complaints 2005: 216 complaints 2005 2006: 106 complaints 2007: 683 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2009: 358 complaints 2009 2010: 258 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 353 complaints 2013: 605 complaints 2013 2014: 493 complaints 2015: 254 complaints 2016: 235 complaints 2017: 957 complaints 2017 2018: 108 complaints 2019: 194 complaints 2020: 204 complaints 2021: 165 complaints 2021 2022: 196 complaints 2023: 205 complaints 2024: 140 complaints 2025: 127 complaints 2025 2026: 32 complaints 2026
2007: 683 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001209
2002165
2003308
2004303
2005216
2006106
2007683
2008541
2009358
2010258
2011181
2012353
2013605
2014493
2015254
2016235
2017957
2018108
2019194
2020204
2021165
2022196
2023205
2024140
2025127
202632

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 121 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 105 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The vehicle, (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe in excellent condition) struck a cow head on at 60 miles per hour and the airbags failed to deploy. It is available on request for a few months.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210805

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND TWO PEOPLE SUSTAINED INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120904

2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAGS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE AIR BAG. HOWEVER, WHEN EVER HE CALLED THE DEALER, HE WAS ALWAYS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120629

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 97 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH FIRE
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2007 SANTE FE ALTERNATOR ISSUE. POST RECALL FIX, OIL LEAK STILL HAPPENING AND THIS TIME THE ALTERNATOR ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMOKE STARTED POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190722

Also filed under ENGINE

RE: 2007 HYUD SANTA FE G. 49880 MILES (AT OIL CHANGE 11/02/2009). I DROVE MY CAR APPROX 90 MILES ON A SHOPPING TRIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091117

SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 86 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Break pedal switch getting hot and disables the gear shifter

NHTSA ODI report, 20260726

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 10%

10% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 68 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060817 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.

Campaign 06V317000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2007 — complaint volume: 683
R 20080331 — trailer hitches

THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWIN

Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 08E016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080805 — equipment

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDAR

Remedy: HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BE

Campaign 08V272000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20081013 — trailer hitches

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATIO

Remedy: THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016

Campaign 08E055000 — check if this car was fixed

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 20120528 — air bags

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED

Remedy: HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER

Campaign 11V472000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120907 — air bags

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Campaign 12V354000 — 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

R 20200402 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 20V061000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20211112 — DP (closed 20230620)

Throttle control system vulnerabilities

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Hyundai Santa FE — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (121 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (105 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (97 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V317000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E016000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V272000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08E055000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V122000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V472000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V354000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V061000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE reliable?

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

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Santa FE have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.