How many open recalls are there on the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe?

There are 4 active NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy any safety recall at no cost to the owner, regardless of warranty status, mileage, or whether you are the original owner. The dealership performs the work and bills the manufacturer. You should never pay out of pocket for a recall repair.

How do I check if a specific recall has been performed on my Hyundai?

Run your VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or use the VIN decoder at the top of this page. The federal system shows the completion status of every safety recall on your specific vehicle, including campaigns the original owner may have addressed before you bought it.

How long do I have to claim a recall repair?

Most safety recalls have no expiration date — manufacturers must honor them indefinitely. A small subset of voluntary service campaigns and "customer satisfaction programs" do expire, typically 7-10 years from issue date. The campaigns listed on this page are full safety recalls; if your vehicle is covered, you can claim the repair at any time.

What if my dealer says they can't fix the recall?

Two situations: (1) parts shortage — manufacturers sometimes issue recalls before remedy parts are available; you may have to wait, but the dealer should give you a written acknowledgment that your vehicle is on the list. (2) Dealer error — if the dealer claims your VIN doesn't qualify when NHTSA's system says it does, escalate to NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline (1-888-327-4236). NHTSA can compel the manufacturer to honor the campaign.

When was the most recent recall on this vehicle issued?

The most recent recall in our records was campaign 08V272000, dated 2008-06-19. The oldest active campaign on file dates to 2008-09-03.

ProblemsByVin Recalls / 2008-HYUNDAI-SANTA-FE

4 active campaigns

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Every active NHTSA recall campaign for this vehicle, ranked by severity. Each entry shows the consequence if left unfixed and the manufacturer's prescribed remedy.

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Recall timeline

When were recalls issued for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe? Recalls span 2008 to 2011. No new campaigns in over five years — issues appear settled.

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severe NHTSA 08V272000 June 19, 2008

Hyundai is recalling 88,943 my 2007-2008 Hyundai santa fe vehicles equipped with p235/60r18 tires

Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning.

Fix: Hyundai will mail corrected certification labels along with the instructions to the affected owners. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on august 5, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

severe NHTSA 11V472000 September 9, 2011

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 Hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008

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.

Fix: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.

severe NHTSA 08E016000 February 7, 2008

This recall has been superceded by recall 08e-055

Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on march 31, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

severe NHTSA 08E055000 September 3, 2008

Hyundai is recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by Hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles

A short circuit can cause overheating and damage to the converter module, possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix: This recall supersedes a previous recall conducted by Hyundai affecting the same trailer hitch wiring components concerning high current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor c1. (please see 08e016). Owners who have already had their trailer hitch repaired under the initial campaign will receive a second notice from Hyundai to have the newly designed harness installed. Hyundai will notify all owners and will repair the affected harnesses free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistant center at 1-800-633-5151.

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Recall data sourced from the NHTSA recallsByVehicle public API. Each campaign number above links to the official federal record; you can also verify the full recall history at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Hyundai/Santa Fe. Campaign numbers, consequences, and remedies are reproduced from the official record. Manufacturers are required to provide the remedy free of charge for safety recalls — contact your nearest dealer with the campaign number to schedule the repair.