2007 Hyundai Tucson Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has a complaint index of 10, ranking 19th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict, though capped due to incomplete records for 2005-2009 models. It has 65 complaints, 5 recalls, and airbags are the top-reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Tucson years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 65
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Hyundai Tucson problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags13 (20%)
- Engine13 (20%)
- Brakes10 (15%)
- Structure & Body10 (15%)
- Electrical System9 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (9%)
- Steering4 (6%)
- Other3 (5%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front and side airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal and side-impact crashes at speeds around 25 to 45 mph.
- Drivers report unintended acceleration events, including one case with three separate crashes tied to the issue.
- Some owners describe brake failure or smoke coming from front brakes while driving.
- Seat belts reportedly failed to restrain occupants properly during a rear-end collision, with airbags also not deploying.
- One owner reported the rear window shattering without any apparent cause while pulling away from a stop.
- Front seat and headrest design was described as uncomfortable, causing neck and back strain during regular driving.
2007 Hyundai Tucson recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
- NHTSA 09V280000Jul 21, 2009Electrical System3,011 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.
- NHTSA 09V122000Apr 15, 2009Electrical System532,633 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
2007 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Tucson years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Compared to other Tucson model years, 2007 ranks well, with a complaint index of 10 and 19th worst out of 21 years tracked. Its verdict is Good, though capped because complaint records for 2005-2009 Tucsons are less complete.
- What problems does the 2007 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA data shows airbags and engine issues are tied as the top problem areas, each with 13 complaints, followed by brakes and structure/body issues with 10 complaints each. Airbag non-deployment in crashes is the most reported concern.
- Does the 2007 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2007 Tucson, covering airbag module replacement and stop lamp switch issues in the electrical system. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Hyundai Tucson should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2025 Tucsons carry Avoid verdicts, with 2016 showing the highest complaint index at 95. The 2007 model year is not one of the years to avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Hyundai Tucson?
- The 2007 Tucson gets an EPA-rated 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.