| Issue ID | 909600 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450126 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel gauge sensor defective after undetermined amount of time. Unreliable, gauge fails to display correct amount of fuel in gas tank. Dealer states senor in the fuel tank has "gone bad". This issues - displays illuminated check engine light and either gives fluxuating false needle reading on the fuel tank gauge or empty tank on cluster display panel. Numerous reports from other sources has indicated the sensors have effect several lines of hyundai vehicles including sonata, accent, and possibly others. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SYLMAR, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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