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2007 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of all 696 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 100,350 miles.

Engine complaints
66
9% of 696
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
100,350 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2008, latest Feb 11, 2026.

2007 Hyundai Sonata engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter32008 Q12011 Q22013 Q22015 Q12016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42023 Q2
66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2010 Q1 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sonata model year

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

  1. 200516 (10%)
  2. 2006108 (10%)
  3. 200766 (9%)
  4. 200863 (15%)
  5. 200992 (20%)
  6. 201040 (12%)
  7. 20111,078 (32%)
  8. 2012638 (41%)
  9. 2013831 (44%)
  10. 2014331 (44%)
  11. 2015666 (58%)
  12. 2016472 (65%)
  13. 2017409 (54%)
  14. 2018233 (62%)
  15. 201994 (58%)
  16. 202037 (21%)
  17. 202136 (27%)
  18. 202231 (33%)
  19. 202332 (37%)
  20. 20248 (17%)
  21. 20254 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?
NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,350 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most engine complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most engine complaints (1,078), compared with 66 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata is classified under engine. 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.