2007 Hyundai Tucson — Known Issues & Recalls

Your rear subframe has rusted severely, causing the lower control arm bracket to deteriorate and fail. The lower control arm can separate from the vehicle while driving, which is a serious safety hazard. This issue appears to affect multiple Tucsons from this model year. The repair will require replacing the corroded subframe and lower control arm assembly.

The rear subframe under your Tucson has completely rusted out, causing the rear end to sway violently and making the vehicle unsafe to drive. You discovered that Hyundai issued a recall for this exact problem on certain model years, and other Tucson owners have experienced the same issue. When you took it to a Hyundai dealership, they refused to cover the repair under warranty despite acknowledging the problem. Fixing this will likely require replacement of the entire rear subframe assembly and any damaged suspension components attached to it.

Your rear suspension crossmember steel appears to be showing signs of the problem covered under recall CAMP113. The owner is requesting this vehicle be included in that recall program and is concerned about safety. The fix would likely involve inspection and replacement of the affected rear crossmember steel component by a dealer as part of the recall service.

Your rear subframe has rusted through, even though it was treated for rust in March 2017. By October 2019, the rust had gotten so bad your vehicle failed its inspection. You believe this is a known issue affecting other Hyundai models, but Hyundai declined to help since your vehicle wasn't included in a recall for this specific problem. The repair will likely require replacing or extensively treating the rusted rear subframe.

While driving at 45 mph, you noticed smoke coming from your front driver's side brakes, so you pulled over and had the car towed home. No warning lights appeared on your dashboard before this happened. Hyundai told you that your vehicle wasn't part of a recall for this issue. This repair will likely involve inspecting the brake system for overheating, worn pads, or stuck calipers, and replacing any damaged brake components.

Your brakes suddenly locked up while driving, causing the wheels to stop turning and requiring the car to be dragged onto a tow truck. A mechanic indicated this may be caused by a faulty HECU (hydraulic electronic control unit), the same component that triggered a recall on Hyundai Genesis models, though your Tucson hasn't been recalled for this issue. The fix would likely involve inspecting and possibly replacing the HECU unit.

While driving on the highway, your brakes became stuck and the car wouldn't move in any direction, requiring a tow. The issue was temporarily fixed, but you were told a permanent repair involving an ABS component would cost over $1,000. The repair likely involves replacing or servicing the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module or related components.

While driving at 45 mph, your vehicle suddenly veered side to side, causing you to pull over thinking you had a tire blowout. When you inspected the car at home, you discovered the rear driver and passenger side frame was detached and severely corroded through. This structural failure created a serious safety hazard that could affect vehicle stability and control.

Your car failed inspection because of extensive rust and corrosion underneath from salt exposure, and a mechanic warned the engine could fall out. When you took it to the Hyundai dealer for a gas tank recall repair, they completed that work but then refused to cover the widespread rust damage on the undercarriage. Fixing this will likely require undercarriage cleaning, rust treatment, and potentially welding repairs to corroded structural components.

Your 2007 Tucson failed Pennsylvania state inspection because a large hole developed in the left rear frame. The damage appears to be old and wasn't caused by a recent accident, but your dealer didn't notify you about it despite servicing your car multiple times over the past year. Repairing the frame is expensive and may cost more than the car's current value. Frame repair or replacement would be needed to pass inspection.

Your check engine light came on, and diagnostic testing indicated a problem with the airbag module even though you haven't been in any collision. The airbag system may not deploy properly in a crash if this issue isn't fixed.

Your airbag warning light came on while driving at 35 mph. A dealer diagnosed a faulty electrical harness under the passenger side that needs replacement to fix the airbag system. The vehicle hasn't been repaired yet. Fixing this will require replacing the damaged wiring harness that controls the passenger airbag system.

While driving at 40 mph, you heard an abnormal rattling sound from your 2007 Hyundai Tucson. A mechanic discovered a hole in the rear subframe caused by corrosion. The dealership submitted photos to Hyundai, but the manufacturer refused to help cover the repair because your warranty had expired. The issue was never fixed and your vehicle remained at the dealer.

Your car's subframe has developed severe rust and holes that an inspection shop deemed unsafe to drive. This structural damage was not caught during a previous Virginia inspection in June 2018, or during routine oil changes and tire work at a Kia dealership between 2018 and 2019. Repairing this will likely require welding or replacement of the rusted subframe components.

The rear passenger control arm broke off your Tucson's subframe due to severe corrosion, even though Hyundai applied a corrosion preventative under recall in 2015. When the dealership tried to replace the subframe in 2024, they found the corrosion was so extensive that the body mounts had also corroded away, making it impossible to attach a new subframe. The dealership determined your car is now a total loss due to this widespread corrosion issue.

During a rear-end collision at 45–50 MPH, your Tucson's seat belt failed to restrain the driver properly, and the airbags did not deploy on impact. This resulted in the driver's chest striking the steering wheel and head striking the windshield, causing a fractured sternum and lung bruising. The manufacturer indicated the seat belt failure was related to excessive braking force, though this is a serious safety concern that warrants immediate inspection.

Your parked Hyundai Tucson caught fire while stationary at your wife's workplace in October 2019, with no prior warning signs or known issues. The vehicle was a total loss. This appears to be a spontaneous fire originating from the vehicle itself rather than external impact.

Your transmission's main seal started leaking at around 94,000 miles. Even after the transmission was replaced, the same leaking problem happened again. Additionally, your heater stopped working properly. The repair will likely involve inspecting the transmission seal installation and potentially replacing the transmission again, along with diagnosing and fixing the heater system.

Your car is stalling while you're driving at various speeds, and multiple warning lights flash on your dashboard when it happens. The engine restarts shortly after each stall, but the problem keeps recurring. A dealer was unable to diagnose the issue, and Hyundai hasn't provided a solution yet. You may need engine diagnostics and possible fuel system or ignition system repairs to resolve the stalling.

Your gas tank has developed two blemishes on its upper half that are causing gasoline to leak. A Hyundai dealership identified this as a recalled issue with the gas tank bands and recommended replacement. The repair will involve replacing the gas tank bands to stop the leak.