| Issue ID | 953469 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10486737 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/11/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The fuel gauge started fluctuation from 1/4 tank to empty then back up again. The engine light came on and after some time, automatically turned off only to turn back on intermittently. After having the check engine light problem investigated, i was told there was a fuel sensor problem and it would be several hundred dollars to repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORONADO, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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