| Issue ID | 1607035 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11266014 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/08/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Gas gauge erratic and not reading properly. After fueling gauge drops to e and fuel light comes on and check engine light comes on. While driving the gauge continues to go all over the place, from e to f. Mechanics say fuel sensor/sender unit(s) in the gas tank have failed and need replacement, $400-$500. Only way to know the fuel amount in the tank is to keep track of miles driven and estimate miles per gallon and refuel every 200-250 miles to be safe and not run out of gas and create a dangerous situation. Please help to make hyundai do a recall on these sensors. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAU CLAIRE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D98HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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