Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #13V113000 Stop Lamp Switch may Function Intermittently NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V280000 STOP LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V122000 STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V197000 FMVSS 208/DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE REPLACEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V445000 FMVSS 208/AIR BAG SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 13 complaints
- Structure 8 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
Of the 65 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 65 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,300–$5,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Hyundai Tucson has significant issues with its brake lights and airbag module due to multiple recalls and numerous complaints. A common concern is a malfunctioning stop lamp switch. Frequent issues with the airbag highlight potential safety risks, impacting the overall reliability and safety of this model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| stop lamp switch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $80–$150 | very common |
| airbag inflator | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | common |
| suspension system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- replace brake components
- inspect suspension annually
- rotate tires every 6,000 miles
- automatic transmission service
- replace timing belt
- inspect brake fluid annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake light failure
- airbag warning light
- suspension noise
- unusual tire wear patterns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.