Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has 6 recalls, 541 complaints.
6
Recalls
541
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
12V354000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant clas...
13V113000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 20...
11V472000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEA...
08E016000
TRAILER HITCHES
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR ...
08E055000
TRAILER HITCHES
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING ...
08V272000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING RE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Engine rattles noise when starting the car after sitting for more than an hour it makes that sound a... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I took the car to get this recall done: Hyundai has decided to conduct a service campaign to inspect... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Seem like it burns oil quick |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My speedometer has stopped working, I had the sensor replaced and fuses checked but it is still not ... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have taken my car to my local dealership for the Service Campaign 976 (Oil Gasket leak) back in No... |
| May 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local d... |
| May 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | My suv was involved in a Roll Over accident. The front driver tire blew out causing the driver to h... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | ENGINE | I had a recall on the oil leak and took care of it to dealership in Weston Fl they had car for 2 day... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed w... |
| Nov 30, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing diffi... |
| Feb 28, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of under... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Reference Number: 11520065 This is a follow up to a previously submitted incident involving this sa... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | My car has a recall, and the dealership is unable to fix it. There is also an issue with the oem co... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Valve cover leak or head gasket leak |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Brought 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe to Carlsbad Hyundai dealership on 12/22/23 for Service Campaign 976, d... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Rusted out subframe, less than 95k miles. No “salt belt” treatment offered to this vehicle. Vehicle ... |
| Oct 5, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Large leak detected P0455 |
| Jun 9, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Car is unsafe to drive due to rusted out frame. The car has less than 100,000 miles on it. |
| May 23, 2023 | STRUCTURE | 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE- The car goes to the dealer every 6 months for the grease and oil and then the... |
| Apr 23, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | i change the oil on 4/18/2023 in walmart i park the car in my house i used on 04/23/2023 on i-75 sou... |