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2007 Hyundai Sonata vs 2007 Toyota Avalon

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2007 Hyundai Sonata2007 Toyota Avalon
NHTSA complaints696243
Recall campaigns56
Service bulletins (TSBs)58210
Investigations50
Crash reports3047
Fire reports61
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2523
Median reported incident mileage65,000 mi44,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai SonataToyota Avalon
Air Bags25720
Visibility1078
Vehicle Speed Control2085
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6213
Electrical System5117
Seat Belts600
Engine4119
Electronic Stability Control (esc)492

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light1720
Rust / corrosion270
Brake problems120
Stalling912
Check engine light86
Clunking / rattling70
Loss of power50
Electrical failures50

Compare all Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.