2007 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2007 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Most common 2007 Hyundai Sonata problems

Problem areas named in the 696 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	259
Visibility	107
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	63
Seat Belts	60
Electrical System	51
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	49
Engine	41
Service Brakes	40
Exterior Lighting	37
Visibility/Wiper	34

What owners report

2026-04-01, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was previously illuminated. Additionally, the seat belt warning light was activated for the passenger’s seat while the seat was unoccupied. The contact was concerned that the safety restraint system (SRS) might not function correctly in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

2026-02-11, Electrical System
I have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata SE v6 3.3L and on January 9th, 2026 I had an incident where on the road my charging system light on signifying alternator failure. I made it home, but the battery was dead which was recently purchased. After recharging the battery I conducted tests with a multimeter and have determined the alternator has failed. The alternator has accrued a coating of oil overtime that was unknown until my research into the matter of root cause. Hyundai manufactures a V6 engine family called Lamba in which a version called Lambda MPi G6DB was introduced in 2007–2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (CM) and 2005–2009 Hyundai Sonata (NF) models. In 2023 Hyundai issued a recall for the 2007-2

2025-07-31, Air Bags
The airbag warning light in my car is always ON, it won't go OFF. It was repaired by Hyundai service center under an extended warranty a few years back but now they said that they won't fix it again.

2024-11-25, Suspension
Unknown

2024-11-18, Air Bags
The contact's daughter owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer determined that the front passenger's side seat cushion assembly needed to be replaced due to the occupant classification system (OCS) failure. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V161000 (Air Bags). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired because the part had been discontinued. The dealer referred the contact to the junkyard to purchase the parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same assessment. The vehicle was not repaired. The

2007 Hyundai Sonata questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata: Suspension:Rear; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 696 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (259), Visibility (107), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (63).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Hyundai Sonata 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.