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Hyundai Sonata 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

696Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
16Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
58Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags259 complaints

259 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V161000.

Visibility141 complaints

141 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes105 complaints

105 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting39 complaints

39 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V122000, 09V280000, 13V113000.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V354000.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V161000Reported April 10, 2008 - 393,308 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 393,308 vehicles across all affected models.

09V122000Reported April 15, 2009 - 532,633 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 532,633 vehicles across all affected models.

09V280000Reported July 21, 2009 - 3,011 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 3,011 vehicles across all affected models.

13V113000Reported April 1, 2013 - 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,712,336 vehicles across all affected models.

13V354000Reported August 12, 2013 - 364,502 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 364,502 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP21003Opened November 12, 2021 - Closed June 20, 2023

Throttle control system vulnerabilities. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE09003Opened January 14, 2009 - Closed April 24, 2009

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 09V122000.

PE13007Opened March 25, 2013 - Closed August 20, 2013

Rear Control Arm Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 13V354000.

PE14023Opened July 22, 2014 - Closed December 1, 2014

Seat Belt Buckle Electrical Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14023Opened July 22, 2014 - Closed December 1, 2014

Seat Belt Buckle Electrical Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14023Opened July 22, 2014 - Closed December 1, 2014

Seat Belt Buckle Electrical Malfunction. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200718
200853
200953
201091
201144
201242
201372
201483
201552
201643
201741
201830
201924
202017
202111
20229
20235
20245
20251
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.