YearToAvoid

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 15% of all 683 complaints for this model year. That is the highest airbag complaint count among 21 Santa Fe model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 17 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 47,750 miles.

Airbags complaints
102
15% of 683
Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
17
Median mileage
47,750 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 26, 2006, latest Aug 27, 2023.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter92006 Q42008 Q22010 Q22011 Q42013 Q22015 Q22017 Q22021 Q3
102 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2023 Q3; peak 2008 Q3 (9).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

  1. NHTSA 12V354000Jul 25, 2012Airbags199,118 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

    Risk: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

  2. NHTSA 11V472000Sep 9, 2011Airbags205,233 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

    Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

    Remedy: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.

Airbags complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200574 (34%)
  2. 200628 (26%)
  3. 2007102 (15%)
  4. 200870 (13%)
  5. 200929 (8%)
  6. 20109 (3%)
  7. 20117 (4%)
  8. 20126 (2%)
  9. 20135 (1%)
  10. 201413 (3%)
  11. 20159 (4%)
  12. 20169 (4%)
  13. 201720 (2%)
  14. 20186 (6%)
  15. 20197 (4%)
  16. 20207 (3%)
  17. 20212 (1%)
  18. 20225 (3%)
  19. 20232 (1%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,750 miles.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has the most airbag complaints (102), compared with 102 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe concern the airbag: 12V354000 and 11V472000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.