2008 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical system problems
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has 92 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
92
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BECAME EXCESSIVELY HOT. THE PASSENGER OBSERVED THAT THE SEAT WAS ON FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BURN INJURIES TO HER HANDS AND BUTTOCKS BUT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.