2007 Hyundai Elantra exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brake lights would not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V113000 (Exterior Lighting) however…”
filed Jul 28, 2021
“The car is our extra car so it doesn't get driven that much. The other day I was driving on the highway when I was pulled over and notified the break lights aren't coming on. My mechanic determined it the stop light switch the brake light switch. I was told there was a recall but my car its not…”
filed Jun 27, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and…Campaign 13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V280000 · Jul 21, 2009
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V122000 · Apr 15, 2009
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 27 | 11% |
| 2019 Elantra | 65 | 26% |
| 2018 Elantra | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Elantra | 23 | 3% |
| 2016 Elantra | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Elantra | 72 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.