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Hyundai Santa FE 2007 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

684Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
54Complaints 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.

Fuel and Propulsion System157 complaints

157 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V317000.

Air Bags105 complaints

105 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V472000, 12V354000.

Electrical System97 complaints

97 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes88 complaints

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

Visibility79 complaints

79 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine73 complaints

73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control58 complaints

58 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting48 complaints

48 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 09V122000, 13V113000.

Unknown Or Other44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V272000.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

06V317000Reported August 31, 2006 - 139 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 139 vehicles across all affected models.

08V272000Reported June 19, 2008 - 88,943 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 88,943 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.

11V472000Reported September 9, 2011 - 205,233 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 205,233 vehicles across all affected models.

12V354000Reported July 25, 2012 - 199,118 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 199,118 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.

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.

20064
200718
200838
200926
201048
201155
201267
201375
201483
201576
201651
201737
201826
201925
202014
20219
20228
20239
20247
20253
20265
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.