YearToAvoid

2007 Hyundai Sonata Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 257 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 37% of all 696 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 16 crashes and 13 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,800 miles.

Airbags complaints
257
37% of 696
Crashes reported
16
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
75,800 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Hyundai Sonata airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 29, 2007, latest Apr 1, 2026.

2007 Hyundai Sonata airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter212007 Q12009 Q32011 Q42014 Q22016 Q32018 Q42021 Q32025 Q3
257 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (21).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

  1. NHTSA 08V161000Apr 10, 2008Airbags393,308 vehicles

    Air bags

    Hyundai is recalling 393,308 my 2006-2008 sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system which features an occupant classification system (ocs) in the right front seat. The purpose of the ocs is to disable the right passenger seat front air bag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or small child in the right front seat. The right front air bag is disabled to prevent injuries to a child that may result from a right front air bag inflation during a crash.

    Risk: Misclassification of a small stature adult as a child in the right front passenger seat may cause the right front air bag to not inflate in an accident that merits air bag deployment and may result in injury to the right front occupant.

    Remedy: Dealers will verify that the ocs does not properly recognize a properly seated adult occupant. After verification, dealers will remove the right front seat cushion assembly and ship it to an evaluation and repair facility. This facility will evaluate and repair or reprogram the seat cushion and ocs as necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about may 26, 2008. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Airbags complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 200555 (33%)
  2. 2006435 (42%)
  3. 2007257 (37%)
  4. 2008137 (32%)
  5. 200930 (7%)
  6. 201020 (6%)
  7. 2011418 (12%)
  8. 2012169 (11%)
  9. 2013102 (5%)
  10. 201431 (4%)
  11. 201525 (2%)
  12. 201621 (3%)
  13. 201722 (3%)
  14. 20184 (1%)
  15. 20199 (6%)
  16. 20207 (4%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 20220 (0%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Sonata have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 257 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 16 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,800 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has the most airbag complaints (435), compared with 257 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata concerns the airbag: 08V161000.

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.