| Issue ID | 1613867 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11271416 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/10/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Bought an used 2004 santa fe in august from a dealer. Two weeks ago i started noticing a strong smell of gas around my vehicle and last week i began seeing a small discolored area on the cement in the garage. Mom checked my vehicle and found that the my fuel tank is leaking. The discoloration of the cement under my vehicle is in fact leaking gas. Tank is corroded and i will need a new tank installed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133673 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LARSEN, WI |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC13E04UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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