Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
7
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 20...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The closed recall of the brake light failing to illuminate has returned and I’m not sure of my futur... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Mar 10, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED, THE FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON DUE TO A BAD DIODE. THE MAP LIGHT... |
| Nov 29, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO POOR THAT WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING AT NIGHT. ON LOW BEAMS, IT ALMOST SEEMS ... |
| Jun 16, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LONG BREAK LIGHT IN THE BACK ON TOP, FALLS OUT. USED SPECIAL TAKE TO SECURE IT |
| Aug 1, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE RANGE OF VISION ON THE LOW BEAMS IS SUB-STANDARD. GOING UP HILLS, THEY SEEM TO SHINE INTO THE MI... |
| Jul 4, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE LIGHT EMITTED BY THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS IS SO FOCUSED AS TO CREATE A TUNNEL EFFECT. THIS NON-DI... |