| Issue ID | 1288080 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10872530 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/02/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The floats and sensor system in the fuel tank quit working in 2015. The gas gauge registers as empty even when the tank is mostly full. This is a common defect with this model santa fe, and the repair costs close to $1,000. I believe it presents a safety hazard, in that the vehicle could run out of fuel on a highway or a bridge. Hyundai should issue a recall or agree to fix this serious safety issue without cost to the owners. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HADDONFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E77HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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