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Hyundai Elantra 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

267Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints 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.

Visibility61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags49 complaints

49 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V143000, 11V179000.

Brakes40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V061000.

Steering34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting25 complaints

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

Vehicle Structure20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 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.

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.

11V143000Reported March 15, 2011 - 188,697 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 188,697 vehicles across all affected models.

11V179000Reported March 15, 2011 - 95,783 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 95,783 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.

20V061000Reported February 4, 2020 - 476,111 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 476,111 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.

PE08044Opened July 17, 2008 - Closed September 3, 2008

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V429000.

PE08044Opened July 17, 2008 - Closed September 3, 2008

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V429000.

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.

Complaints by Year Received

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

200712
200813
200914
201012
201119
201216
201332
201441
201522
201620
201719
20186
20193
20207
202110
20226
20238
20241
20253
20263
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.