2007 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra has 6 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061) and Airbag Sensor and Control Module Malfunction. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $900. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2007 Hyundai Elantra has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061), Airbag Sensor and Control Module Malfunction, Rear Brake Caliper Piston and Slide Pin Seizure from Corrosion Causing Dragging Brakes and Warped Rotors. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2007 Hyundai Elantra has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: ABS Module Short Circuit Causing Engine Compartment Fire (Recall 20V061) and Airbag Sensor and Control Module Malfunction. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Hyundai Elantra issues range from $0 to $900, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA recall 20V061 covers certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2007-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. Their ABS module remains energized after the vehicle is turned off; if moisture enters its electrical circuit, a short can gradually develop and cause an engine-compartment fire e… Severity: high.
NHTSA recall 11V143 covers certain 2007-2009 Hyundai Elantra vehicles. Contamination can cause the electrical connector for the front-passenger weight-classification sensor to malfunction, allowing the passenger airbag to deploy regardless of occupant weight. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Ioniq Hybrid and 2020 Elantra vehicles. The right-side rear wheel lug nuts may have been insufficiently tightened, allowing the wheel to detach from the vehicle.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Elantra vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened allowing the ball joint to detach from the lower control arm.
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Elantras run in road-salt regions suffer a consistent rear brake problem: the rear caliper piston and the caliper slide pins corrode and stop retracting, so the pads stay in light contact with the rotor. The tell-tale is rear pads wearing out faster than fronts - the reverse of t… Repairs typically run $250-$900. Severity: medium.
Elantras fitted with a sunroof route water that gets past the glass seal into four corner drains and down tubes inside the A-pillars and rear pillars. On cars parked under trees the corner drains silt up with pollen, leaf debris and dirt, and the tubes themselves can pull off the… Repairs typically run $0-$600. Severity: medium.
On the Elantra's inline-4 (Beta II 2.0L in 2007-2010, Nu 2.0L in 2011+), P0171 means fuel trims have gone too positive because unmetered air is entering the engine. The classic Elantra trigger is a vacuum leak — most often a hardened/cracked PCV hose or a leaking intake-manifold… Repairs typically run $50-$450. Severity: medium.
Hyundai TSB 17-ST-002 covers 2007-2010 Elantra, 2009-2012 Elantra Touring and specified-production 2011-2015 Elantra vehicles. The flexible rubber coupling in the motor-driven power-steering assembly may wear and produce a slight clicking or thud noise while the steering wheel is… Severity: low.
