2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Safety Overview
The 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
- Air bags:frontal
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for HYUNDAI SANTA FE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007...
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V113000: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from Apr...
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
NHTSA Recall 12V354000: Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DEC...
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
NHTSA Recall 11V472000: IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.