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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe lights problems

46 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
46
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
79,000
crashes
1
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Brake lights: switch
    15
  • Headlights
    3
  • Brake lights
    2

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 13

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 1, 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Recall number 13V113000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 15, 2009 · 532,633 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.

Recall number 09V122000 · Recall details

What 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 20, 2024 · Lights · 158,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact was informed by another driver that while coming to a stop the brake lights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the brake lights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · 82,500 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over, placed the vehicle in neutral, and restarted the vehicle for the cruise control to disengage. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed, but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V122000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 82,500. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 13, 2022 · Lights · 165,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH with adaptive cruise control mode, the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond when depressing the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. Additionally, the adaptive cruise control mode was no longer operable. The contact stated that she noticed that the adaptive cruise control mode stopped functioning when the electronic stability control warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. They associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 09V122000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000. The contact stated that they purchased the part necessary for repairs and had a mechanic replace it.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Lights · 131,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa FE. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, he was informed that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

It started off as what seemed like just the bulbs burning out in any which light. Then my passenger window stopped working then started working. The lights still were having issues. It took a bit for me to realize that there is a short or something in the car. The lights go out then come back on then switch which one is out. The worst time was when it went in for an oil change and came back out with no lights working. I contacted the company to make sure there was no foul play and they checked their camera. I've had the lights looked at multiple times by multiple different companies. It never fixes the problem permanently. A few weeks ago the back right passenger lock stopped working then the next week the front passenger window again. Then yesterday the lock started to work and today it doesn't again. And speedometer is off. Hard to say by how much. Depends on which speed reader I go by.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 185,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the turn signal indicators and the cruise control feature would not operate when needed. In addition, the ECM warning indicator illuminated when the failures occurred. Also, when the contact replaced the rear passenger side turn signal bulb, the rear driver side bulb also failed to operate. Furthermore, the contact stated that both brake lights began to fail after the bulbs were replaced. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ECM failed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v113000 (service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting), which listed the same failures she was experiencing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

Issue 1) fuel sensor had to be replaced, one was done by me the other by mechanic. It stopped showing how much gas I had in tank so I had to guess. Seems to be a know. And recurring issue issue 2) headlights have all of a sudden stopped working, the high beamss work issue 3) the driver lock no longer works but others do and the gas door no longer unlocks from driver door so I have to use the emergency release to get at the tank. Issue 4) the latch for the hood is stuck open, this has been a known issue on another model from the same year. I can get mechanic records for fuel issue, that was about 1.4 years ago. Headlights were yesterday and hood as of today. The door issue within last few months and gas door within 2 years.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system, Lights · 165,000 miles · GA

There's been issues with the fuel pump and pressure gauge. We've already had this problem repaired 4 times and still suspect there's a leak somewhere. We can smell gas in the vehicle while/after pumping and after the car has been driven. Also, there seems to be an electrical issue with the headlights when pressing on the brakes, while driving.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 5,000 miles · CT

The headlghts on low beam block out the top 1/3 of the headlight beam and 2/3 of the headlight beam when the car is going down hill. This eyebrow effect is not showing when the high beams are on. In addition when the low beams are in use, the myvision on both sides of the car is blocked out. This seems to be a common complaint which hyundai will not address claming there is no fix since the lights are performing as designed. At this point in time they do not offer a remady. This eyebrow effect appears when the car is stationary or in motion but only on the low beams.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the brake ESC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to go into reverse or park and the ESC brake light illuminated. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe lights

Does the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe have lights problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the lights of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe lights?

Yes, 2 recalls: 13V113000, 09V122000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Hyundai Santa Fe have the most lights problems?

The Hyundai Santa Fe model years with the most lights complaints are 2007 (46 complaints), 2013 (16 complaints) and 2011 (14 complaints).

Other 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe problems

Fuel system 157Airbags 102Electrical 97Brakes 87Visibility 79Engine 70Driver assistance 68Acceleration 58Steering 38Transmission 31Suspension 30Body 18Tires 18Wheels 10Seat belts 7Seats 4Locks 1

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