| Issue ID | 1130578 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10654257 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/11/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine and fuel warning lights come on and off sporadically, and the gas gauge shows the tank is empty even after we filled it. This happens regardless of the amount of fuel in the gas tank, and it makes it impossible to know the actual amount of gasoline in the vehicle. We brought it to the dealer today and was told the 2 fuel sensors need to be replaced at a cost of $600. When we purchased the vehicle new we also purchased a maintenance program, but, of course, the fuel sensors are excluded from coverage. Upon doing online research we learned there are many others who are experiencing this same problem. We feel that because this has happened to other hyundai owners it may be a problem that hyundai needs to repair at no cost to the owners of these vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THE VILLAGES, FL |
| 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? | N |
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| 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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