2007 Hyundai Accent Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Accent.

20062008
Complaints
113
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Hyundai Accent Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#136 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:70,866 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#211 complaints

Wipers & Visibility

Avg mileage:78,700 mi
Crash-related:2
#38 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:64,430 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Hyundai Accent.

Airbags
36
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,866
Wipers & Visibility
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
78,700
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,430
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,750
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,810
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,246
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Hyundai Accent

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,712,336 vehicles.

13V113000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~1,712,336 affected

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.

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2007 Hyundai Accent — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2007 Hyundai Accent has 113 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 36 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Airbags (36 complaints, avg 70,866 mi); Wipers & Visibility (11 complaints, avg 78,700 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (8 complaints, avg 64,430 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,749 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Hyundai Accent include 12 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,712,336 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Hyundai Accent?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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