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vehicle
2008 / hyundai / santa-fe
known issues
7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-20)
complaints
541 on file (2008-04-25 → 2026-03-20)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
54 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Fuel level sensor and gauge inaccuracyFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM94 complaints2016-03 → 2022-11santa-fe-2008-fuel-level-sensor
10905519 OUR GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY, AND THE FUEL LIGHT STAYS ON, ALL THE TIME. THIS OCCURS EVEN AFTER WE FILL THE CAR UP
11322366 I HAVE A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE THAT HAS A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON
10949700 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILED AT 65,000 MILES. FUEL GAUGE OSCILLATES, NO WAY TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS REMAINING
Subframe and underbody corrosionSTRUCTURE9 complaints2019-11 → 2024-02santa-fe-2008-subframe-corrosion
11574445 The contact stated that after a visual inspection of underneath the vehicle, he observed excessive corrosion on the subframe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the excessive corrosion of the subframe
11541267 Car is unsafe to drive due to rusted out frame. The car has less than 100,000 miles on it
11278497 THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WRIGHT HYUNDAI (10677 PERRY HWY, WEXFORD, PA 15090) BECAUSE HE HEARD SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE
Front control arm and axle fractureSUSPENSION6 complaints2016-06 → 2021-11santa-fe-2008-control-arm-fracture
11441983 The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway at 1 MPH, the front end on the passenger’s side of the vehicle collapsed almost causing the wheel to detach
11374889 I WAS BACKING UP TO TURN AROUND AND AS I WAS TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL I HEARD AND FELT VERY LOUD PULSING THUMPS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE
10876209 THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM AND WHEEL BEARING SEIZED AND WERE UNUSUALLY WORN
11695026 The recall was done, replacing the gasket and alternator. 2 years later the car started to stall in the middle of traffic
11655464 The contact stated that a mobile mechanic had inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that there was oil leaking onto the spark plugs
11563562 There is a history of oil leak under the hood. I received recall service notice for leaking cylinder head gasket which outlined same issues that I encountered before and took vehicle to the dealership
Air bag warning light from clock spring assemblyAIR BAGS9 complaints2016-04 → 2020-08santa-fe-2008-airbag-clock-spring
11343434 CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVERS AIRBAG. EXPERIENCING HIGH RESISTANCE CODE. RECALL 11V472000 COVERED SOME 2008 MODELS BUT NOT MINE
11019872 THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V472000. THIS RECALL ONLY INCLUDES SANTA FE'S MANUFACTURED UP TO MARCH 20TH, 2008
11234834 CAMPAIGN 103 RECALL. I HAVE THIS EXACT PROBLEM WITH MY 2008 SANTA FE BUT NEVER RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE
11520065 The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration
11307829 I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN THE CAR INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP
10958268 WHILE AT A STOP IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME
Air bag non-deployment or malfunction in a crashAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS4 complaints2017-09 → 2025-06santa-fe-2008-airbag-non-deployment
11666888 My suv was involved in a Roll Over accident. The front driver tire blew out causing the driver to hit the curb which caused the SUV to roll 4 times. The driver was ejected from the vehicle while wearing a seat belt and not one air bag deployed
11230803 THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT FUNCTION
11023089 THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. THE PROPELLANT THE DEPLOYS THE AIRBAG THE CONTAINED A CHEMICAL THAT LEFT THE CONSUMER WITH TWO SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THE ARM
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2008/hyundai/santa-fe
@misc{wrenchpro_2008_hyundai_santa_fe_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2008/hyundai/santa-fe}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
