2007 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 981
- 50 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- 121 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 42 reported crashes · 45 injuries · 2 deaths · 12 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#410
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
+713
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2005-2009
+712
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
12%
Fuel/Propulsion System: 121 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 121
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 93
- AIR BAGS 70
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 68
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 54
4 recalls on record for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 20V061000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increas
- NHTSA 13V113000 · 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk
- NHTSA 11V472000 · 2012 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT
- NHTSA 12V354000 · 2012 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increas
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA has 981 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (121 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system (121), electrical system (93), air bags (70), electronic stability control (esc) (68). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.