2007 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Hyundai Accent has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 1 fire, 19 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (43 reports).

3Recalls
88Owner complaints
11Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Accent?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2007 Hyundai Accent recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 13V113Apr 1, 20131,712,336 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting

Recall 09V280Jul 21, 20093,011 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 09V122Apr 15, 2009532,633 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Hyundai Accent problems

Problem areas named in the 88 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags43
Exterior Lighting11
Visibility/Wiper11
Electrical System8
Engine6
Visibility5
Unknown Or Other4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Suspension3
Structure3

What owners report

2025-06-05, Engine
PISTON SLAP
2023-01-02, Electrical System
The car loses power randomly. It typically happens at a stop light or a stop sign, usually within the first 10-15 mins of starting the car. It hasn’t happened after or while the car is driven for a long period of time. However, it has happened while getting on to the highway and while making turns into intersections. When the car loses power, there is no warning. Sometimes, it is hard to put the car into park and restart the car when it loses power. Oddly, however, when it loses power/ stalls/ shuts off, if the radio or other devices are on, they stay on. Symbols that appear on the dash when the car shuts down include the engine, oil, and battery lights. These lights also come on when you
2021-07-14, Visibility/Wiper
I've had to replace the visor 3 times because the hinge will spontaneously break and the visors will flips down blocking vision.
2020-10-28, Structure
UNDERSIDE, WHEEL WELLS, AND NOW BODY OF CAR ARE RUSTING OUT. THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RUSTING. A MECHANIC ASKED WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO THE CAR AND IF IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR A LONG TIME. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN SITTING AND IS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS FOR MOSTLY TO AND FROM WORK. THE MECHANIC STATED HE'D NOT SEEN SUCH BAD RUSTING LIKE THAT.
2019-09-30, Engine
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. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POWDER RESIDUE ON THE RIM OF THE SPARE TIRE. WHEN THE TRUNK WAS OPENED, THE RUBBER SEAL AROUND THE TRUNK SEEMED TO BE BREAKING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CENTRAL VALLEY VOLKSWAGEN HYUNDAI (209-323-2700) LOCATED AT 4620 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACE

2007 Hyundai Accent questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Accent: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Accent?

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (43), Exterior Lighting (11), Visibility/Wiper (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Hyundai Accent has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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