| Issue ID | 1506839 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11141800 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel gauge shows empty, low fuel light and check engine light comes on after driving a little sometimes everything gets to normal next day fuel gauge shows empty or half full when it is full because i know i just had it filled. There are a lot of complains about this online forums. Hyundai have to recall this problem the repair is very expensive and you don't know exactly how much fuel you have in your tank also since check engine light comes on you can not pass state inspection. Vehicle has 58000 miles . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARAMUS, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E28HXXXXXX |
| 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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