| Issue ID | 1066269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10588543 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/02/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel gauge on our 2008 hyundai santa fe has recently become erratic. It fluctuates widely over the course of a few minutes with the check engine (on/off) and low fuel indicators also lighting periodically. After having the check engine light problem investigated, i was told there was a fuel sensor problem. Apparently his is a known issue on 2007 - 2009 santa fe's with hyundai and dealerships via http://www. Aboutautomobile. Com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe/fuel+system situation is not safe if this happens to someone (new to problem) when their fuel may be low, they may be driving along and stall in the middle of the highway or they may be in a remote area. Nhtsa should investigate and have hyundai issue a recall! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E18HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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