| Issue ID | 1259084 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10824189 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/11/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Both fuel sensors failed and need to be replaced at a cost of $551. The check engine light went on and the fuel gauge light went on indicating the was no fuel, but the gas tank was full. The fuel gauge dial indicator also dropped to down to zero and is inconsistent with the reading. Sometimes it goes up and then it drops. This has been a wide spread problem encountered by many hyundai owners. The service techs are well aware a problem exists. No other car i have owned has had this costly problem. Hyundai should do a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 139000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E87HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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