Is the 2008 HYUNDAI Santa Fe safe to drive?

The 2008 HYUNDAI Santa Fe has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 08E016000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

TRAILER HITCHES

What Happened

The wiring harness for your trailer hitch is a crucial part that keeps your hitch's electrical system working properly. If it's faulty, it can cause overheating and damage to your rear bumper.

Risk if Unfixed

If the wiring harness fails, it could lead to a fire in the rear bumper area – a serious risk that could cause damage to your vehicle.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty wiring harness with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible and contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 to get started.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #08E016000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 08E016000

What This Recall Means

TRAILER HITCHES

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?