| Issue ID | 1054652 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10577504 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 12/06/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was displaying erroneous fuel level readings. When the fuel level was at half full, the fuel level gauge would read empty. The check engine warning light would also illuminate shortly after the failure occurred. The dealer was contacted and advised that the fuel system sensor would need to be replaced. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAILSBURY , MD |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73EX7HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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