| Issue ID | 1088519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10611276 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/04/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas gauge has stopped working. It will occasionally register, but not often. Mechanic checked it... Says issue with float in fuel tanks ... Says hyundai is aware but no recall yet... He personally had repaired 3 in a 2 week time frame!! It has been recalled on new vehicles but not this year / model. Cost to repair is approx. $600!! I have to constantly monitor my mileage, trip odometer so that i do not run out of gas. I have to manually calculate mileage.. Even if it does register, it is not accurate and fluctuates freely. Very frustrating. It also affects the check engine light....... Which requires me to have to stop by my mechanic often for him to run the computer to be sure i am not doing any damage. Hyundai really needs to address and recall this for repairs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST CHESTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E17HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code |