2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · LA

Faulty gas gauge. After filling up to a full gas tank, gas gauge will go up and down and eventually stop at an incorrect reading. This happens whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. I never know how much gas I have which is incredibly unsafe and dangerous!!! When the gauge gets below half a tank, the check engine light will come on. This has been happening for months and now the check engine light will not turn off at all no matter how much gas the car has. Then, car started to smell like gas inside when driving on the highway. Took to hyundai dealership to fix and was quoted over $1,000. This vehicle should be recalled, the gas gauge issue is a safety issue because someone could run out of gas and be stranded.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 169,000 miles · TX

Smell of fuel in passenger cabin when you fill up. Fuel gauge does not show the correct fuel level along with check engine light is on.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sante fe. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, there was the smell of fuel inside the cabin. The contact stated that the smell increased when the air conditioning was activated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank fractured and was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v317000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · PA

Smell of fuel in passenger cabin when you fill up. Fuel gauge does not show the correct fuel level along with check engine light is on.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 94,000 miles · MO

2007 santa fe limited 6 cyl 3.3l. Oil is leaking from valve cover gasket killing the alternator and battery and the motor. Lights flash on dash seat belt light, battery light, ESC , TPMS. Replaced battery in the dark at first. I saw the same issues with a new battery. Then researched and saw similar issues pointing to valve cover gasket leaking oil onto alternator. I checked the valve cover in the light and saw the leak immediately and the alternator covered in oil. If the 2007 vera cruz is getting a recall for this exact same issue as of aug 1st 2014, then the 2007 santa fe should as well as other years of santa fe's. Dealership wants $900 plus tax to fix this. Also had to replace the fuel sending unit -that was $700 in jan of 2013 and there are tons of complaints about that one too. I still smell gas when I fill the tank full and the check engine light comes on due to this. I can and have proven it using a obd code reader to reset the code, fill the tank and bingo code is back like the fuel cap is loose but it is not and the interior smells of gasoline till the fuel level is reduced.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge fluctuated and provided incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank sensors would have to be replaced. Additionally, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fuel sensors were replaced but the fuel odor continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 63,888 miles · NY

I took my 2007 hyundai santa fe to the dealer on 4/6/12 because the gas gauge was fluctuating constantly. I could not tell how much gas was in the tank at any given time. They replaced the gas float during that visit. When I picked up the car from the dealer, the car was filled with strong gas fumes. All of the technicians and service representatives were gone when I arrived so I did not have anyone to talk to about it. I figured the smell would go away but the problem surfaced every time I filled my gas tank more than half full. The smell lessens during the day as the car airs out with the windows open but after sitting overnight or all day with the doors and windows closed, the fumes build up again. I brought the car back to the dealer on 6/27/12 and complained of the overpowering gas fumes every time I put gas in my car. I explained that I noticed a pattern of the fumes becoming worse if the tank was more than half full and I could no longer fill up my gas tank in order to avoid the fumes. They returned the car to me and said they could not smell any fumes nor could they find a possible cause. Everything was said to be fine with the car. After putting gas in the car on 11/16/2012, the car became so overwhelmingly full of intense gas fumes that I instantly developed a headache as soon as I got in it. I brought the car into the dealer the next morning because I am no longer confident the car is safe. I do not want to continue breathing gas fumes and getting headaches when I get in the car. Once again the car was returned to me with no report of a problem. They had the windows and vents open so I am not surprised they did not smell gas. It was suggested that maybe I was topping off the gas tank too much or spilling gas around the gas cap. I was told that there could not be a leak in the seals because if there was, the sensor would go off.

Filed Apr 9, 2012 · Fuel system · VA

Fuel sending unit. I had it replaced in december 2011. Having problems with gas smell in cabin of SUV. Hall hyundai of newport new on jefferson ave. Put the unit it. Since the unit was install I have smell gasoline. Took it in to hall hyundai if newport news on saturday, march 31, 2012 and they stated they could not smell anything. I explain to them if, it is full you get a strong odor of gas. If it is at half tank, no smell. So I was advised to bring it in at half tank. Nothing was resolved. Still smelling gas. Took vehicle over to hall hyundai of chesapeake april 7th, 2018. I filled the tank up so the order could be smell and it was noticed. They stated that they took out the back seat and took the unit out and put it back in and tightened it. They say the cleaned the carpet and ionized it. I was there from 9:40 a.m. Until 4:20 p.m. When I got into the SUV a strong odor of cleaning solution was present. It is now monday, april 9th 2012 and the present of the smell of gas it still there. I am so tired of driving and getting headaches. All I want it the SUV repair. Question: why would[xxx] at the chesapeake say, she is going to contact the service manager at newport new hyundia and let them know what was done. So, was something wrong and if it is who is going to pay for it. That is the big battle between the dealers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).