How do I know if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has a recall?

To know if your 2007 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2007 Hyundai Elantra VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

If your 2007 Hyundai Elantra is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2007 Hyundai Elantra does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2007 Hyundai Elantra are taken care of by Hyundai at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recall FAQs

If your 2007 Hyundai Elantra is affected by a new safety recall, Hyundai will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2007 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2007 Hyundai Elantra for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2007 Hyundai Elantra is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2007 Hyundai Elantra for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2007 Hyundai Elantra for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2007 Hyundai Elantra will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2007 Hyundai Elantra by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2007 Hyundai Elantra that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2007 Hyundai Elantra, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2007 Hyundai Elantra VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Hyundai Elantra Recalls

Check your specific VIN or plate below.

There are 4 recalls that may affect your 2007 Hyundai Elantra.

Check your Hyundai Elantra for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Hyundai dealership near you.

NHTSA 13V-113 · OEM 110

The Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurely

1,712,336 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Hyundai Entourage, 2007 Hyundai Elantra and 42 others

NHTSA 20V-061 · OEM 188

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

476,111 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Hyundai Elantra Recalls

There are 4 recalls that may affect your 2007 Hyundai Elantra.

NHTSA 20V-061 · OEM 188

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

476,111 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 13V-113 · OEM 110

The Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurely

1,712,336 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-280 · OEM 91B026

Brake Light Switch Fails

3,011 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-122 · OEM 092

Brake Light Switch May Fail

532,633 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-061 · OEM 188

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

476,111 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 13V-113 · OEM 110

The Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurely

1,712,336 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-280 · OEM 91B026

Brake Light Switch Fails

3,011 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-122 · OEM 092

Brake Light Switch May Fail

532,633 Potential Units Affected

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

2007 Hyundai Elantra

4 Recalls

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my 2007 Hyundai Elantra has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Hyundai Elantra Recalls

There are 4 recalls that may affect your 2007 Hyundai Elantra.

2007 Hyundai Elantra

4 Recalls

NHTSA 20V-061 · OEM 188

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

476,111 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 13V-113 · OEM 110

The Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurely

1,712,336 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-280 · OEM 91B026

Brake Light Switch Fails

3,011 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-122 · OEM 092

Brake Light Switch May Fail

532,633 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 20V-061 · OEM 188

Anti-Lock Brake Module Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

476,111 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 13V-113 · OEM 110

The Brake Light Switch May Fail Prematurely

1,712,336 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-280 · OEM 91B026

Brake Light Switch Fails

3,011 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 09V-122 · OEM 092

Brake Light Switch May Fail

532,633 Potential Units Affected