| Issue ID | 965494 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10499371 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/08/10 |
| 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 gauge fluctuated and provided incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank sensors would have to be replaced. Additionally, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fuel sensors were replaced but the fuel odor continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBANY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG73D57HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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