2008 Hyundai Entourage problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body:door (10) · Structure:body (7) · Service Brakes (7)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
60 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-02-04 · campaign 20V061000 · 476,111 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2016-11-21 · campaign 16V843000 · 41,264 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Entourage vehicles manufactured February 16, 2006, to June 30, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may corrode and bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify all of the owners. For vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, dealers will replace the secondary latch. For vehicles in any other state, dealers will i
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2013-11-06 · campaign 13V556000 · 21,207 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2006, through June 30, 2008 and sold in, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front
Risk: A fractured control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the degree of corrosion of the front lower control arms, and will either rustproof or replace them, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 115.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, m
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Service bulletins (50)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Visibility/Wiper 2024-02-14 · 24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. if the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
Showing the 6 most recent of 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“ we are an elderly couple [xxx] old. we were terrified. no warning. i got in my vehicle one morning. it smelled like something burning and the air inside was hazy. we went to our mechanic who discovered the problem and we had to wait 2 weeks before hyundai would even allow the car to be towed to them because they were "too busy" i am a second own…”
2026-03-06 · Latches/Locks/Linkages“the contact's cousin owns a 2008 hyundai entourage. the contact stated that while driving 60-65 mph at nighttime under snowy and icy conditions, the hood flew open and struck and shattered the windshield. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the hood was closed but failed to latch securely. the vehicle was driven to the residenc…”
2023-07-12 · Suspension“while i was driving the vehicle, the front lower left/driver's side control arm broke in half and caused me to lose control of the vehicle. …”
2023-01-12 · Service Brakes“i had an appointment at the dealer for the recall only. upon completion of scheduled appointment, i assumed the vehicle recall had been rectified. after my vehicle was at the dealership for several hours, the dealer did not complete the recall. the mechanic said the part was on backorder. they would contact me once it was in stock and available for…”
2022-08-09 · Suspension · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 hyundai entourage. the contact stated that while his daughter was driving 40 mph, the steering wheel turned sideways as all four wheels remained straight. the esc off warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact's daughter was able to slowly drive the vehicle home despite the failure. the contact then test …”
2021-09-21 · Suspension:front:control Arm“2008 hyundai entourage. consumer is seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs related to open safety recall. the consumer stated while driving the vehicle the steering failed pulling the vehicle into oncoming traffic. an auto mechanice advised that the front and lower control arm broke and was on recall. the consumer discovered the vehicle was not…”
2021-02-02 · Service Brakes · 99,000 mi · 🔥 fire“i was taking my family for shopping, and after my kids (5 kids) were seated in the car and making sure the seat belts was worn. i walked to the driver door to start the car and drive to the destination; a thick white smoke was coming out of underneath the engine hood even though the car's engine was still off! i was shocked and didn't know what to…”
2020-12-21 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 160,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai entourage n/a. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v061000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the vehicle was taken to priority hyundai located at 1499 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, to be repaired. the dealer was unable to provide the recall repair due to the parts being the incorrect …”
2020-10-23 · Suspension · 120,227 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai entourage. the contact stated that whenever they would maneuver the vehicle while parking, there was a squealing sound coming from the wheels. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic to replace the tires however, the certified mechanic stated that the lower control arms had rusted and needed to be re…”
2020-07-21 · Unknown Or Other · 193,560 mi“this the 2rd time my. rear sliding door flew open while on highway with my grandkids in the car .majority of the times the rear sliding doors will not open the buttons do not remotely open the sliding doors and the sliding doors get stuck .its really dangerous because if my grandkids are back there a danger breaks out they are most likely not to su…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.