Complaint hyundai motor america has admitted design/product defects with six years (2001-06) of their santa fe fuel tanks via an extended warranty notification issued 2016/q1. This complaint concerns hyundai's product liability and warranty, with understanding precedent has been established with other hyundai product defects and recall/warranty resolutions via the front spring coil corrosion recall in 'salt belt states'. Desired resolution hyundai motor america to provide warranty coverage for my specific vehicle per scope described within the extended warranty notification. I would simply like to have extended warranty service completed at my local hyundai dealership.
2004 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints
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A strong odor of gasoline was noticeable upon entering my garage. Further inspection revealed gas leaking from my '04 hyundai santa fe. The service station determined that a fuel tank and center heat shielding replacement was necessary as both were defective, leaking fuel, and posed a very high risk of danger. Needless to say, I was stuck paying a very hefty bill to the repair center rather than worrying about blowing up myself, my passengers, or my house. I see that there have been other complaints about the same problem with this make and model of hyundai.
Car stalls without warning while driving. First occurrence was over a year ago. I was driving down i5 going 70 MPH when the car suddenly died. I lost my power steering and brakes. I managed to coast to the next exit. It started after sitting a few minutes. And I was able to make it home. I've received codes for camshaft sensor, misfires, low catalyst. I've changed the cam and crank sensors, coils, spark plugs, timing belt and assembly, fuel pressure regulator and fuel pump over the past year. Still having the issue. Car drives fantastic for about 10 miles and stalls out. After waiting about 5 min. It can be driven for another few miles before stalling out again. Check engine light does not turn on when it stalls now. Very dangerous when trying to drive in town or attempting to merge into traffic. You never know when it will stall out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sante fe. After the vehicle was refueled, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
When I put gas in my car it will not start afterward. First it started only when my car was turned off. When I left my car running it was ok. Now it turns off when my car is running also. The mechanic said, it may be a bad fuel pump, cost $350 to replace, but can't guarantee this will fix the issue. I see I am not the only one with this issue. Why is this not a recall?? I google it and there are so many people with same problem. Also with the car accelerating by itself. I thought I was crazy. I see now that others are having this problem as well. Everyone said I imagined it. Why is this not a recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. Immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the purge valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
I smelled gas recently when opening and getting into my 2004 santa fe. I took it to a car repair shop. They inspected it and found rust holes in the gas tank which gas was leaking out of! I can't imagine the how terrible an event could have occurred if the leaking gas had exploded when I started the car or been close to an open flame with the car when it was leaking. I have owned many cars in my life and have never had a fuel tank rust out. I think the federal safety agency needs to take a very close look at this problem and possibly issue a recall on the gas tanks of santa fes and other vehicles they manufacture that use the same gas tank.
I brought the vehicle in for an oil change. The gentleman said that the fuel tank has a rust hole in it and is leaking fuel. This is caused by a plastic cover that retains salt and moisture and causes the tank to rust.
The vehicle had a strong sent of gasoline when parked. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, I was informed that it was a gas leak and the gas tank had to be replaced. After the gas tank was replaced, the mechanic informed me that the tank had rusted and that was the reason for the leak. He showed me the gas tank and there was extensive rust on it. There was a plastic part under the tank that retained water and road salt and caused the tank to prematurely rust. There is no reason for a vehicle that is garaged and washed regularly to have a rusted out gas tank. Clearly, there is a design flaw that allowed the plastic part under the tank to collect water and rust.
There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from my vehicle - it consumes both the interior and the around the entire exterior of the vehicle. Looking at all of the complaints, this is not the first time this has happened. Why isn't there a recall?? Hyundai - are you doing anything to help your customers?????
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank was crack and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Dies in the middle if road! Almost die. All the time!!!!!! Dies in the middle if road! All the time!!!almost died.
Gas tank leak near the exhaust system. Cause believed to be due to a design flaw. The bottom of tank was covered by a poly shell. The shell trapped moisture and salt, etc. Between bottom of metal tank and poly shell. This set up a corrosion environment and resulted in leak. New replacement tank from hyundai does not have the poly shell. Note: the vehicle has no rust and is in very good condition.
After pulling into traffic, I lifted my foot from the accelerator when I reached my desired speed. However, the vehicle continued to accelerate. I applied the brake, and the engine continued to rev for 1 or 2 seconds. There was no accident on this occasion, but it was terrifying, and I had my child in the vehicle.
Whenever I get gas and which I dread , once I fill up the tank or just put a few gallons and I turn the ignition it grinds like it is trying to start . Eventually it will turn over or I will hear a pop. I am afraid at some point with that pop that it will catch on fire. This happens every time I fill the vehicle with gas. Could someone please let me know what the resolution is.
Noticed a strong smell of gas coming from car. Could see gas leaking from under car. The local hyundai dealer says the gas tank has corroded, and must be replaced. Contacted hyundai USA and was told the warranty on the gas tank had expired, and that I was not eligible for any assistance (tough luck).
I had my 2004 hyundai sante fe at the dealer's for the smell of gasoline in the vehicle and when walking behind the car. It was told there was a small leak in the gas tank due to rust. The vehicle is not 9.5 years old has approximately 82,000 miles on it - have regular service done on the vehicle. I have undercarriage of car washed after snow storms as I live in new england and know the salt from the roads can rust the car. I was quoted a price of $1,500 or more - "can't tell until we start taking things apart how much job will be". This evening went to go to the store for milk car started right up drove down hill and car started to buck and stopped. Thank god for aaa - called for a tow and the tow truck driver attempted to start car - car starts but then stalls said there may be an air bubble in fuel line - could this have happened when dealer's service department checked for the leak. (I do not have the money to replace a gas tank when I don't know exactly how much the cost will be). Has anyone else had this problem. The service person informed me my car was "old" I don't think 9.5 years with 81,000 miles a gas tank should rust???????? Especially when the car is taken care of.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that he smelled a gasoline fuel odor while standing near the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Came home from vacation a found the contents of my fuel tank on the garage floor. Lucky there was no fire or explosion. I took it to the service garage and they informed me that the gas tank rusted through and along with the protective plates, all had to be replaced. Contacted hyundai but they were not helpful.
I bought the hyundai less than a year ago. A few months after I bought it, I started smelling gas. I took it to the shop, and was told the gas tank was leaking. After paying an exorbitant amount to replace it, it worked fine. Now less than a year later, I took the car into the shop for a routine inspection and was informed that my new gas tank is leaking and needs to be replaced. What's the problem, hyundai? This is ridiculous!
I purchased the car used on aug. 10, 2012. I went to gas station on aug. 12, 2012 to fill it up with gas, and had trouble starting it afterward. I have had the same problem everytime I have put gas in it since, and it does not make a difference which gas station I go to, I have the same trouble. I even tried to leave it running one time and it ended up dying and had trouble restarting. I have to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there to start it and keep pumping the gas pedal as I pull away from the gas pump and for several seconds after I pull away it is still trying to die. I have filled up with gas about 5 times since I purchased the vehicle and every time I have had the same problem. The only time it has a problem starting is while I am sitting at the gas pump. Once I leave there, it starts fine everytime until I stop to get gas again. I am writing this on sept. 24, 2012.
Was having winter tires put on my car when mehanic said had a gas tank leak...he said it was the 5th car of hyundai with the same problem that he saw...said he never saw a car this young (7yrs) with this problem...am a single mother with this car..I have had no other problems..I smell gasoline when I walk around this car and when I enter my car...please tell me there is help...I do not have money and I do not feel safe..please help me.
I arrived at work and two people mentioned that they smelled gasoline upon walking behind my car..never thought about it until I noticed two days later that I seemed to be going through alot of gas..I drive 6 miles from my home to work every day...I now smell gas in the driver side rear every day..was told to check if there was a recall on my tank or fuel line...do not know who to check with inregards to this problem..am a single mother of two boys so I would like to get this fixed..any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the driver was informed by someone driving nearby that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was maneuvered onto the emergency lane and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump assembly had fractured and was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
My hyundai santa fe was parked with engine idling when a fire occurred in the engine compartment. Fire completely engulfed front of vehicle before fire department extinguished the blaze. Vehicle is a total loss. Cause of the fire not determined. Vehicle received periodic service one month earlier.
Everytime I refuel my 04 hyundai sante it will not start. It takes several minutes before it will stay running and I need to constantly give it gas. It does not matter if I leave the car running or not, if its running it shuts down. Also tried using different gas but same problem. I have googled this problem and several people have stated the same problem with the exact same make, model, year. This is a known problem and they should recall it to fix it.
Everytime I refuel my 04 hyundai sante fe it will not start. It takes several minutes before it will stay running and I need to constantly give it gas. It does not matter if I put in 2 gallons or I fill the tank. At least one time when I went to shut it off it kept running. I have googled this problem and several people have stated the same problem with the exact same make, model, year.
No prior warnings or conditions existed prior to failure. The vehicle would not start and it was diagnosed by a fellow coworker to be the fuel pump. Aaa was called to tow the vehicle , and upon arrival, put car in neutral to back it up in order to tow. Immediately, the front driver tire when flat, and it was a result of the front strut assembly breaking and causing the coil spring to snap and pierce the front tire. It has been 6 days , and I was still without the vehicle which was only 3 1/2 years old with 65,000 miles. I was told that nothing was covered by warranty and replacement parts were not available. In order to get the vehicle fixed quickly I had to accept parts from a 2006 vehicle.
A 2004 hyundai santa fe has developed a potential fire/explosion hazard which hyundai has ignored after I pointed it out. Hyundai also refused to release to me the santa fe's "off road" capabilities. This car was purchased new. Can you help me please?
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