Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has 14 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of under... |
| 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... |
| Jan 4, 2022 | STRUCTURE | I noticed a Crack in the lower part of the windshield on the driver's side. I was told by Safelite t... |
| Jan 3, 2020 | STRUCTURE | FRONT SUB FRAME IS RUSTING SEVERELY. LAST INSPECTION WAS MARGINAL. INSPECTOR SAID IT PROBABLY WON'T ... |
| Oct 28, 2019 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WRIGHT HYUNDAI (10677 ... |
| Aug 19, 2019 | STRUCTURE | THE INTERIOR DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT. |
| Feb 10, 2018 | STRUCTURE | DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AT NIGHT AND THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY FLEW OFF THE TOP OF CAR. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A... |
| Aug 6, 2017 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PEELING PAINT ON ROOF GAS TANK DOESN'T REGISTER IF TANK IS EMPTY OR FULL. |
| Jul 16, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TAKATA RECALL MY 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HAS PAINT THAT CHIPPED AWAY ABOVE THE DRIVER SIDE, RIGHT ABOV... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN DRIVER INSIDE DOOR HANDLE THAT SPLIT IN... |
| Dec 6, 2009 | STRUCTURE | 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE OFF CENTER HEAD ON COLLISION RESULTING IN SEVERE LEG TRAUMA. INTEGRITY OF THE ... |
| Feb 14, 2009 | STRUCTURE | ON FEBRUARY 14, 2009 I INCURRED A SCALP LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 6 STAPLE SUTURES WHEN I HIT MY HEAD... |
| Aug 11, 2008 | STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FOR ITS FUEL ECONOMY... |