Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Back in 2011, my driver's side sun visor failed (the bracket broke at the elbow where the plastic is molded around the bracket). In looking at the part, I noted that the quality/gauge of the bracket was not very robust. I was an employee of first prince and then johnson controls, and am very familiar with sun visors and the brackets that support them. Based on my observations, the design is inferior and is not robust enough to last through the lifetime of the vehicle. The reason I'm writing to you now, is that my passenger side visor also failed recently, with damage in the exact same area. I am also noting that the driver's side bracket is starting to weaken, as it will frequently not stay in a locked up position. This was the same symptom exhibited before the first driver side visor failed. …
The driver-side sun visor broke after a road trip, during which it was not even used much. I have read online that this is common problem, and I have attached a picture which gives an example of the common problem that has exactly occurred for one of my sun visors. This is a frustrating problem, and I have needed to spend the past 3 weeks driving one-handed because my other hand is needed to keep the sun visor from totally impairing my vision. I have even developed pain in my arm which I most commonly use to support the visor while driving. I consider this a safety issue because it prevents driving with 2 hands. My vision is totally obscured when it is not supported because I am tall person (6'5"). It is an issue always, when vehicle is driving or parked.
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.
As I was driving, the driver's side visor became detached unexpectedly and blocked my vision. Because it was attached by a wire (for the lighted mirror), it was dangling and I had to hold it up with one hand while trying to drive to a safe location to park. It was extremely difficult to hold the visor high enough out of the way and be able to drive. This was a very dangerous situation, which could have caused an accident, especially if I had been traveling at a faster speed, or cornering. Recall these visors before someone is seriously injured!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver side sun visor opened, swayed from side to side, and failed to lock back in place. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. One day later, the visor completely fractured from the attachment point. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the drivers side sun visor was hanging by the mirror wires. Luckily it was held up somewhat with the clip. The plastic on the pivot side is cheap and cracked right off, there is no way to repair it and a replacement is 140.00. This is a known issue and there is a recall for the 2007 Hyundai sonata sun visors for the same issue
Drivers side sun visor arm broke while driving on the highway. Part broke inside recessed body. It sheared off where the plastic arm has a larger diameter for retention. Visor hung down by electrical connection obscuring vision. Visor was not in use at time of failure. Vision forward was completely obscured until I was able to grab the visor and hold it out of the way.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. While driving 50 MPH, the driver side sun visor detached and obstructed the driver side view. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side sun visor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
While driving, the passenger side sun visor detached and fell, swinging from the electrical wires. Went on line to check this and found many complaints of the same thing happening. Could be very dangerous and there should be a recall. Hyundai dealer ordered a new visor and can replace it, but it shouldn't happen.
The sun visor on the driver's side became disengaged, so the visor fell down. It fell down while I was driving and completely distracted me and blocked my view. It could have caused an accident. It is not just "loose". It is actually disengaged. I tried (unsuccessfully) to hot glue gun it together.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Santa Fe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA has 78 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 11% of the model year's 684 complaints. The component named most often is sun/moon roof assembly (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.