CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Hyundai Santa FE has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 541 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 7 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (215 reports).
2008 Hyundai Santa FE recalls
Most common 2008 Hyundai Santa FE problems
Problem areas named in the 541 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 215 |
| Electrical System | 75 |
| Air Bags | 70 |
| Engine | 60 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 52 |
| Power Train | 24 |
| Structure | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 16 |
What owners report
Engine rattles noise when starting the car after sitting for more than an hour it makes that sound another issue is that when i turn the headlights on all interior lights shuts off including the instrument cluster radio and ac climate control buttons
I have taken my car to my local dealership for the Service Campaign 976 (Oil Gasket leak) back in Nov 2023. Ever since then my car has had starting issues until one day it needed a jump start in 2024 during the summer. Didn't think anything of it at the time, until the beginning of 2025. Car needed a jump start in the winter before leaving for work in the morning and before going back home from work. My brother who is a auto mechanic suggested I needed a new battery by now so I did that. Once I replaced the battery on my car I noticed that I didn't have headlights, power steering or heat working in my car. He came to my home and checked my engine and noticed that my alternator was covered in
I took the car to get this recall done: Hyundai has decided to conduct a service campaign to inspect (and if necessary replace) the alternator and replace the front valve cover gasket on certain 2007-2009 model year Santa Fe vehicles. The recall was done, replacing the gasket and alternator. 2 years later the car started to stall in the middle of traffic. I returned to the dealer, dealer inspected and reported "oil found on the new alternator and oil leak found on the real valve cover gasket". I have been going back and forth on the phone with Hyundai costumer care. They said they will not redo the recall. It was not done correctly and slowly leak again. the vehicle now cut off everyday s
My speedometer has stopped working, I had the sensor replaced and fuses checked but it is still not working
Seem like it burns oil quick
2008 Hyundai Santa FE questions
Does the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags:Frontal; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE?
Based on 541 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (215), Electrical System (75), Air Bags (70).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Hyundai Santa FE has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.