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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has 6 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

Other
200
Airbags
60
Electrical
59
Fuel System
56
Speed Control
44
Engine
31
Powertrain
20
Brakes
16
Structure
14
Steering
14
Suspension
10
Lights
6
Seat Belts
4
Tires
4
Visibility
3

6

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

13V113000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 17, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEAFTER 141,000 MILES THE ENGINE THREW A ROD, I HAD HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FOR A WHILE BUT WAS ASSURED...
Jan 25, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOUR GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY, AND THE FUEL LIGHT STAYS ON, ALL THE TIME. THIS OCCURS EVEN AFTER WE FIL...
Jun 16, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ...
Mar 30, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE ...
May 10, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, LI...
Jan 1, 1901EXTERIOR LIGHTING2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. *NJ WHILE DRIVING ON AN UN-LIGHTED OR HILLY ROADWAY, ...

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