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2007 Hyundai Sonata Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 21% of all 696 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest brake complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 40,662 miles.

Brakes complaints
143
21% of 696
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,662 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Hyundai Sonata brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2008, latest Mar 24, 2024.

2007 Hyundai Sonata brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter152008 Q12009 Q32011 Q12013 Q12014 Q32016 Q12017 Q32020 Q1
143 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2024 Q1; peak 2009 Q3 (15).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 200512 (7%)
  2. 2006127 (12%)
  3. 2007143 (21%)
  4. 200881 (19%)
  5. 2009140 (30%)
  6. 201042 (12%)
  7. 2011230 (7%)
  8. 2012189 (12%)
  9. 2013180 (9%)
  10. 201473 (10%)
  11. 201589 (8%)
  12. 201652 (7%)
  13. 201730 (4%)
  14. 201819 (5%)
  15. 20193 (2%)
  16. 20203 (2%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 20226 (6%)
  19. 20234 (5%)
  20. 20242 (4%)
  21. 20255 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Sonata have brake problems?
NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 40,662 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most brake complaints (230), compared with 143 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.