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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system problems

22 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.

owner complaints
22
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Delivery
    2
  • Fuel injection system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel leak 7Fuel smell 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · WI

Car all of a sudden stopped running like normal. Can't go above 20 mph without sounding like backfiring or dying

Filed Jan 1, 2020 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 102,000 miles · FL

While backing out of garage throttle stuck nearly causing a major accident. Faulty tps seen many with same complaints..

Filed May 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 159,000 miles · IN

Gas tank has corrosion and mechanic confirms the tank is leaking gasoline due to the corrosion!!!!

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 147 miles · WI

Gas is leaking out of of the car the gas tank is bad I was driving the car and it stopped

Filed Nov 10, 2017 · Fuel system · 142,000 miles · NY

Leaky gas tank was replaced this summer and now I have gas fumes again

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 171,000 miles · WI

I was driving coming up to a turn, took the left turn, and accelerated like a normally do, the car's rpms went up to about 5 thousand rpms. I heard a pop like noise and the rpms just started dropping and there was no restriction on the gas pedal (felt like I was pushing air). The vehicle then just rolled once it was at about 10 MPH rpms went under 1 thousand and the vehicle died. When I tried to restart it it was just crank and crank, doesn't even sound like it wants to turn over. Please help.

Filed Oct 24, 2016 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · MI

Purchased a 2005 hyundai santa fe and found afterward that the fuel tank was leaking from inside the plastic shell surrounding it. Discovered at that time that this is a common problem in states that have corrosion (road salt) and it is difficult to spot because of the plastic shell. Found that hyundai had not done a recall but extended the warranty, but only an additional 5 years or 50, 000 miles on the fuel tank. Contacted hyundai because local dealer stated that they (the company) have repaired these after the vehicle has exceeded 150,000 miles at company cost but I went through the steps with their consumer affairs division and was turned down. Vehicle cannot be driven because of leaking fuel right next to hot exhaust pipe. This needs to be a recall.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · VT · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the evac canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 10/19/16*lj the consumer stated the fumes caused the driver and passenger to become nauseous and nearly passed out while driving.

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Fuel system · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving, a fuel odor emitted in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was rusted and leaking. As a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v317000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle, as well as a fuel puddle under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v317000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Questions about the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system

Does the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Santa Fe have the most fuel system problems?

The Hyundai Santa Fe model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2008 (273 complaints), 2007 (157 complaints) and 2009 (127 complaints).

Other 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe problems

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