2008 Hyundai Santa FE engine and engine cooling problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Hyundai Santa FE — 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

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crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing difficulty charging. The contact stated that while driving 50-60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several…”
filed Apr 18, 2025
“Was turning in to my housing development and car just cut out and stalled in middle of road. Thank goodness no cars were coming toward me. Put it in to park and it started back up. Very dangerous!!! Has happened a dozen more times since the first incident. *tr”
filed Aug 10, 2014

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
24-01-026H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
23-01-076H-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2023
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
23-01-076H-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2023
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
23-01-076H-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 3, 2023
Some Santa Fe (CM) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bankâ s valve cover onto the alternator. Oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system…
23-01-076H-1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 3, 2023