2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson. This model year has 65 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2007 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 13 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 65 most recent complaints
The rear passenger control arm broke off of the subframe due to severe corrosion despite Hyundai applying a corrosion preventative under recall 17-01-013 on 12/1/2015. During all service work following the preventative in 2015, corrosion was never brought up as a concern by the d…
Check engine light came on. Had Advanced Auto check and informed it's an airbag module and I've not struck anything
PLEASE include my car in recall “CAMP113” see photo! The rear crossmember steel is doing exactly what your recall is for!! Please HELP BEFORE I DIE!
The contact's daughter owned a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 45–50 MPH, she rear-ended another vehicle. The seat belt did not restrain the daughter in the seat, causing her chest to strike the steering wheel and her h…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph when the contact noticed smoke coming from the front driver's side brakes. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated no w…
Rear subframe has excessive corrosion which lead to a a lower control arm failure. In short the control arm bracket on the subframe rusted away and the control arm fell off. My wife could have been killed. It seems that this same issue pertains to several Tuscons. Car is sitting …
Took my car to get inspected and would not pass inspection due to rust underneath the vehicle salt corrosion. Was advised that engine was going to fall out. Took my vehicle to Hyuandai dealer for a gas tank recall which they fixed about a month ago and are now denying claims to…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE VEHICLE CHECK-UP BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION MAIN SEAL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TEST DRIVEN AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS SIMULTANEOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART SOON AFTER FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO B…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED A HOLE ON THE REAR OF THE SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. T…
MY 2007 TUSCON FAILED PA STATE INSPECTION DUE A LARGE HOLD IN THE LEFT REAR FRAME. ADVISED TO HAVE FRAME REPAIRED BUT COST IS MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AT THIS TIME. WAS ADVISED THAT THIS IS NOT NEW DAMAGE, THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE NOTIFIED ME, THEY HAVE WORKED ON THE CAR FOR OT…
WAS DRIVING AND BRAKES LOCKED UP, TOWING COMPANY LITERALLY DRAGGED THE CAR ONTO TOW TRUCK. SPOKE WITH MECHANIC AND HE SAID THEY HAVE AN 05 IN SHOP FOR SAME THING, THEY ARE PRETTY SURE IT IS THE HECU WHICH CAUSED A RECALL IN HYUNDAI GENESIS, BUT NO RECALL ON OTHER MAKES
REAR SUBFRAME OF MY 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON RUSTED THROUGH. THE REAR SUBFRAME WAS TREATED FOR RUST IN MARCH 2017. OCTOBER 2019 THE REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED TO THE POINT OF NOT PASSING INSPECTION. CONSIDERING THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH OTHER HYUNDAI MODELS, HYUNDAI WOULDN'T STAND BY THEIR…
2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON ON 10/22/2019 THE CAR WAS PARKED STATIONARY AT MY WIFES WORK WITHIN A HOUR OF HER BEING THERE SOMEONE RAN INTO THE BUILDING STATED A VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE WHICH WAS THE HYUNDAI TUCSON THIS VEHICLE HAD NO ISSUES AND WAS A GREAT LOSS.
COMPLETE RUSTING OUT OF REAR SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS THAT RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT TO ALLOW ME TO MAINTAIN PROPER OF VEHICLE. THE REAR END OF MY TUCSON BEGAN TO SWAY VIOLENTLY. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR THIS ISSUE AND SAW THAT HYUNDAI DID HAVE A R…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODHOUSE HYUNDAI OF OMAHA (8410 S 145TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68138) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS UNDER THE PASSENGER…
IN JUNE 2018 I TOOK MY CAR FOR VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION N EMISSIONS IT PASSED. I HAVE HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES TIRE REPLACEMENT AT A KIA DEALERSHIP. I TOOK MY CAR FOR ANNUAL VIRGINIA INSPECTION. IT FAILED FOR SEVERE RUST AND HOLES IN MY SUBFRAME SUGGESTED UNSAFE TO DRIVE SHOULDN'…
WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGHWAY THE BRAKES BECAME STUCK AND THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT MOVE ANY DIRECTION. IT WAS TEMPORARILY FIXED BUT WAS TOLD THIS BRAKES WILL COST OVER $1000.00 BECAUSE OF AN ABF? NEEDED.
GAS TANK HAS 2 BLEMISHES ON UPPER HALF OF GAS TANK CONTRIBUTING TO GAS LEAKING, PER ESTIMATE BY AUTOFAIR HYUNDAI MANCHESTER, NH UNDER RO# 461101 TO REPLACE RECALLED GAS TANK BANDS.ISSUE DISCOVERED BY MY MECHANIC, AFFORDABLE AUTO, RAYMOND NH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE HE THOUGHT A TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE REA…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Recalls for 2007 Hyundai Tucson
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Hyundai Tucson reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has 65 NHTSA owner complaints, 7 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (13 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Tucson?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (13 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (9 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (8 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has 7 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 65 total NHTSA complaints. 6 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Hyundai Tucson. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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