| Issue ID | 1365276 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10967781 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/10/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel sensor does not work when idling or driving! Fuel gauge shows empty when full. Digital display does not show distance range. A real hazard to not know how much fuel is in your tank. This is a basic need in an auto or an aircraft. This basic need should be the manufacturer's responsibility. The many blogs and forums on this issue show repairs of from $300 to $900 for fixing what shouldn't need fixing. I'd hate to have my wife or daughter stuck on some road after running out of gas. If you can check the online forums for validation and have hyundai recall this safety issue it would be wonderful. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PAYETTE, ID |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D88HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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