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 Sonata owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The driver side sun visor for my vehicle has been drooping for over a year. It would hang just low enough to obstruct my vision through the windshield, but also block view of the rear view mirror. For some time, I was able to work around the problem, shifting the visor backwards against the windshield, in order to provide clear vision. This morning, however, I entered my vehicle to find that the visor had completely broken. Now, there is no tension to hold the visor in place against the roof of the vehicle or the windshield, it merely hangs down. There is no way for me to safely drive my vehicle, as my view of the road is completely obstructed. Shifting the visor off to the side only serves to block any and all view of my blind spots.
When I exit my car and my headlight are turned to off position and close door, my running lights stay on. Which I have jad to chargr my battery due yo this. So er thought it was the headlamp switch. Still having the same problem. So looked up the problem and found a couple different forums stating that this is a relay problem. The biggest problem is that this relay is integrated into the fuse box. So in order fpr this problem to be fixed I am told I have to replace a fuse box. I am not the only one with thos issue. This happenes every time I exit my vechicle after driving it. This needs to be recalled. 2. My drivers side and passenger visors do not stay up. I have gotten hit in the head. This should also be on recall.
We have a 2007 Hyundai Sonata with two defective sun visors. One started to fall down and not stay up in position about 3 years ago. Now both are defective and stay down all the time and are not able to stay up at all greatly effecting the visibility from within this vehicle. I'm a tall person and have to constantly shift the visor on both sides in order to see oncoming traffic. Hyundai has a "campaign" notice for 2006-2008 Sonata's with the same problem but only in warm states. The cost of the visors are between $90 and $100 dollars. Hyundai offered to give us $100.00 toward our next service, but we'd just like to have the defective parts replaced like in the warm states.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 70 MPH and going over a bump in the road, the driver side sun visor fell down into the line of sight. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the failure occurred on the passenger side on several occasions and failed to close. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
I was driving straight down a city street at approximately 20mph when I heard a loud bang and saw glass fly from my car in my rear view mirror. I pulled off the road and saw that my sunroof glass panel had completely shattered, leaving a hole about a foot in diameter. There was no object that hit my car. I had my sunroof cover closed; I would have been seriously injured and likely to cause a wreck if it had been left opened.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the passenger's side sun visor failed to remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger and the driver's side seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,909.
The passenger visor broke creating a visual hazard because it will not fold up to the ceiling. It remains in the down position. It just snappef while attempting to adjust it. There are recalls on other visors that have done the same thing. This happened to the drivers side visor 5 years ago and was covered inder warranty. I feel like this is a defect in design which causes the visor to snap.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side mirrors partially detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that both mirrors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.....updated 07/22/15 updated 10/05/2017
I just filed a complaint about my 2006 and this is for my 2007 Hyundai visor. It is broke and a safety issue. I also read there was a recall for this visor issue in some states, but not all or mine in illinois. Not sure how true this is, but in any case should be a recall for all affected vehicles.
Sun visor is obstructing the view of the road. It does not want to stay up anymore due to mechanical failure on the bumpy road. There is TSB or campaign on it, but local clarksville, md Hyundai dealer refused to replace the visor.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2007 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA has 141 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 20% of the model year's 696 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Hyundai Sonata window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, though it has 5 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 Sonata window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.