2007 Hyundai Tucson
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 65 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 1,626 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 383 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 292 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
22% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in a headon collision in my 2007 Hyundai Tucson. The airbags sis not deploy and I ended up getting hit with the steering wheel to my chest. The other vehicle involved airbags deployed. The front of my vehicle was greatly damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-21
I was hit on the driver side of my 2007 Hyundai Tucson at about 25-30MPH. My vehicle was totaled and the driver side curtain airbag failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-27
Struck the vehicle ahead of me at approximately 45 MPH in the rear, completely crushing the front my vehicle. None of the air bags deployed! Sustained bruises to chest from seat belt, stiff and sore neck and back.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-23
Suspension
12% · 8 reportsStructure
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Show complaint excerpts
When trying to brake as the truck in front of me was braking, my brakes would not work at all. I slammed into the truck at approximately 47 MPH. My airbags did not deploy and my seat belt did not tighten. Nothing worked the way it was supposed to.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-10
Also filed under Engine
The rear passenger control arm broke off of the subframe due to severe corrosion despite Hyundai applying a corrosion preventative under recall 17-01-013 on 12/1/2015.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-23
Also filed under Steering
Service brakes
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph when the contact noticed smoke coming from the front driver's side brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-19
Power train
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2007-01-29Air bags06V445000 On certain sport utility vehicles, during static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated if a small statured adult driver, not wearing a seat…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. The recall began on January 29, 2007, and will be conducted through six mailings. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
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2007-09-06Air bags07V197000 On certain vehicles, static air bag deployment testing conducted by NHTSA using fifth percentile female dummies indicated that a small stature adult driver not wearing a seat belt and involved in a…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module with one that is designed to provide an increased margin of compliance for low risk deployment for small stature adults who are not properly wearing…
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2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
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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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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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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V445000 · Air bags
- Recall 07V197000 · Air bags
- Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Hyundai Tucson is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 5 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.