The fuel level gauge changes randomly. Check engines codes p0463, p0464, p2068 indicates a fuel level sensor failure. This is issue has occurred on other car manufacturers potentially using the same sensor system. There have been no recalls issued for this problem. The owner will not be able to know the accurate fuel level of the vehicle. This may cause tank overfilling and potentially safety and environmental issues. This is very expensive to repair ($1000) and is not covered by hyundai after the 5 year warranty.
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints
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Gas gauge reads empty to 1/4 full after filling. Driving home from work, lost all power to vehicle and all the warning lights on the instrument panel went on. Had vehicle towed then read other complaints.when I restarted vehicle next day the vehicle seemed to run fine.the fuel light and check engine light are still on but that is a different issue.
I had just purchased gas a few days before and all of a sudden my gas gauge registered no gas. I knew I was not on empty and went to the gas station and purchased more gas, which was only a couple of dollars to top it off. In the past 6 weeks, my gas gauge fluctuates between empty or wherever else it wants to land. It is very unreliable to use the odometer/trip calculator to pinpoint how much gas is left in the tank. I have researched this fuel sensor issue all over the internet and come to find out this has been a serious problem with the 2007 and 2008 hyundai santa fe's. Hyundai has fixed the problem with the fuel sensor starting with the 2009's so they realized there was an issue. Unfortunately, the repair for the fuel sensor can run almost a $1,000, which is a huge amount of money for a problem that hyundai knows exists. Please help.
Fuel gauge level erratic. Check engine code indicates fuel level sensors. No recalls have been issued for this problem.
Check engine light came on. At the same time, I noted wild fluctuations in fuel gage readout. Also, when selected, the "range" ran from 0 up to 99 miles. Reading your webpage leads me to believe this is a real problem on the 2007 santa fe. My only option is to continually top off the gas tank to insure the vehicle is fueled. There is no way to determine actual fuel left in tank. I believe this to be a serious safety hazard, as running out of fuel without warning at 65 MPH in traffic will not only slow the vehicle, but kill power steering and power brakes. Issue must be addressed through recall. It is totally unfair to expect consumers to foot the bill for an estimated 700 dollar fix.
The fuel gauge began to fluctuate inaccurately, finally indicating the tank is empty and empty light in on. The engine light came on and stays on as well. A couple of different mechanics estimated it will cost between $700 and $1,100 dollars to track down and repair the problem. My inspection will be out of date soon and have noticed through research that there are several hundred cases and complaints concerning this issue with 2007, hyundai, sante fe and other hyundai vehicles. Why is there not a forced recall for the manufacturer to repair this design flaw for these cars? Does someone have to lose their life for this issue to get repaired?
Fuel level gage readout is faulty, providing erroneous and irregularly fluctuating readings on remaining gas levels. Took it to dennis hyundai of dublin oh and was informed by service manager that this is a regular problem on 2007 santa fe's. He said the yellow check engine light that sporadically lights is triggered by faulty gas level sensor. The dealer cleared the trouble code for me and suggested I not waste my money on the costly repair of the sensor and use my odometer to track when I should fill the tank. Unfortunately the odometer is not designed or intended for this purpose. Most of the time the fuel level gage on the dashboard reads completely empty so I have no idea how much fuel remains in my tank. Also with the yellow check engine continually lit I'll have no practical way of knowing if some other emission control fault happens without repeatedly having to take the car to the dealer to verify the trouble code cause. Gas gauges serve a vital role in keeping the driver informed of when the tank needs more fuel. Without a reliable functioning gauge there is continual risk of depleting the fuel, resulting in a stalled engine and loss of power brakes and power steering, greatly increasing risk of an accident. It is evident from the number of complaints filed on this problem that there is a design flaw or defect in the parts or system involving this fuel level sensor and gauge. Isn't time hyundai be made responsible for providing/funding a remedy for this defect?
Just like most people on here, my fuel gauge does not work. Ran out of gas and forced to push car out of harms way, which occurred during a left turn on green light. Because of this, I failed the colorado emissions test, leaving me to pay over $500 to get this fixed. I am also having issues with my visor falling down, car alarm going off at random times, and not all doors locking when using the electric key chain. I can not wait to get a new car and be done with hyundai since they are determined to provide poor products and not issuing recalls.
The car, at 75,000 miles is now showing an low fuel indicator light, 0 remaining on gas gauge although I have a full tank of gas. Check engine light is also illuminated. Because I am unable to know how much gas is in my tank this is a safety issue.
In august 2013, the gas gauge on my 2007 santa fe started acting strange. (61000 miles on the vehicle). When I would fill up the gas tank, the low fuel light would come on and the fuel gauge would show empty. After driving about 50 miles, the low fuel light would go out but then the check engine light would come on and the fuel gauge would show partially full. This went on for about a month and then my santa fe was due for its annual pennsylvania state inspection. I took it to my local mechanic who said it wouldn't pass the inspection with the check engine light on and the codes showed the fuel gauge sensors were bad. Both fuel gauge sensors were replaced by my local mechanic (not hyundai) for about $290. I've read many complaints about this issue but have seen no recall from hyundai.
Fuel sensors quit working. Had them replaced with genuine hyundai parts. Fuel sensor still not working.
This is our 3rd hyundai santa fe. Our 1st was an 2006 model, with which we had no problems. Our 2nd was totaled because of another drivers fault. We were forced to avoid her pulling into our lane- head on and went off the road hitting some pine bushes and a telephone guide wire. We were doing 45mph at the time we left the road and hot the bushes. No airbags deployed, but the vehicle was considered totaled by the adjuster. So we replaced the car with another 2007 santa fe limited and at first all was good. Now the fuel sending units are not working. In the fuel system the gas tanks(2) are considered saddlebacks and are located under the rear seat. The obd errors codes state that neither unit is working and it is now costing us an additional $525 - as it failed the massachusetts state emissions test. Hyundai is aware that this is an issue and is not being told to fix it. Consumers deserve better.
I own a 2007 hyundai santa fe, and there is a problem with the 2007 to 2010 santa fe's that need to be looked at. The fuel level sending units tend to go bad which causes the fuel gauge to read empty, and activates the check engine light. After checking this info on the web, it seems this is a common problem with santa fe's and the company knows about it but won't do anything but charge the consumer anywhere from $500 to $1000 to repair it. I also found that this has been reported on thousands of these vehicles. I feel this is a safety matter because the fuel gauge will drop to zero and check engine light comes on while driving. It's scary not knowing if you have fuel or not or how long you can drive when it drops to "e". Please look into this. Thank you in advance.
Started my car and the check engine light and the fuel gage light was lit on dashboard. Shut off car. Waited few seconds, started car again. The gas gage needle went down to zero then jumped to full, which was correct since I had gassed up day before. The fuel gauge light went off, but the check engine light stayed on for remainder of that day. As of last night, 1/31/14, no warning lights are on. My local mechanic said he thought there was a recall on this, but I see there isn't even though I am reading several other people having same complaint over the past few years.
Gas fuel gauge stopped working. Estimated repairs from dealer $550.00. Needed to remove rear seat and fuel tank.
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.
Fuel gauge stopped reading fuel level. Jumps anywhere from 230 miles of gas left to empty. At times I will start my car (knowing there's more than 1/2 of gas) and the gas light is on and stays on until it slowly creeps up.
Air bag light came on and will not go off. Also, yesterday my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge stopped reading my fuel level. I have 90,100 miles on the vehicle today. Since I purchased the vehicle, my headlights are very dim. I am not sure if this was ever a concern for other models.
The fuel sensor unit inside tank is defective. Sometimes it is correct, other times the fuel gauge shows empty when full, half full etc. It also displays low fuel and check engine warning light will come on and stay on. It is a $ 650+ repair job at dealer !!! I have a friend with same year and model hyundai santa fe with the same problem.....how many others are out there ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel gauge began acting erratically and eventually 'check engine' light came on. Currently have to constantly monitor fuel status and carry a gas can with extra fuel. I feel this is a safety issue.
Check engine light came on that night while driving, noticed when I pulled into my drive 1/4 tank of gas left in tank. Got into my car the next morning, check engine light still on and the low gas light and indicator was below empty. Filled up at the gas station but only took 10 gallons. Two days later same issue but as I was waiting for gas the indicator went up passed 1/4 full. Something seems wrong with gas gauge sensor. I have looked and see numerous problems with this. Lets get a recall !!!!
The fuel gauge sensor fails to monitor the correct fuel level which activates the "check engine" light. If another issue arises with the vehicle that would activate the "check engine" light, I would not know because the failed fuel gauge sensor keeps the light on constantly.
The fuel gauge sensor fails to monitor the correct fuel level which activates the "check engine" light. If another issue arises with the vehicle that would activate the "check engine" light, I would not know because the failed fuel gauge sensor keeps the light on constantly.
While in a parking lot, I stopped at a stop sign by putting my right foot on the brake. As my foot was on the brake, the engine revved up and the car began moving forward. Without removing my right foot from the brake pedal, I put my other foot on the pedal and shifted to neutral (the vehicle has an automatic). The revving up immediately stopped and everything appeared normal once again. I drove back to my home, about seven miles, without further incident. I have not informed the local hyundai dealer yet who last did a 90,000 maintenance on it 8/27/2014. The vehicle had 88,496 miles on it.
The sun visor is defective and falls down when driving causing a safety hazard. The fuel sensor is defective as well.
The gas gauge jumps all around. I can fill the tank up and then it will say empty. Don't ever know how much gas is in the car ever. I called the dealer that I bought the car at and they gave me the run around about getting it fixed. I have to put gas in the car every other day due to the gas gauge not working properly.
2 complaints: 1. My fuel injector needed to be replaced twice within a year. I deal with a local autobody and they stated this has been a problem for years. The issue causes your gas gauge to be incorrect and the car eventually stops running. Expensive to fix. 2. The driver side sun visor broke off and hung by wires while I was driving. This, again, seems to be a consistent problem with the 2007 santa fe. Why no recalls for any of these things?? Plenty of forums discussing the same problems for so many consumers.
I have owned my santa fe since 2011 with no issues & I have always done routine maintenance. I came home from work with half a tank of gas- got back in my vehicle approximately 1 hour later and my fuel gage read that I was on e, light was on, and my trip meter read 35 miles remaining with the gas I had. I refueled that day, putting 20 dollars of gas and it filled it almost up. My gas tank requires $40-$50 to completely fill so we knew something was wrong. My husband, being a mechanic, checked to make sure I didn't have any leaks or holes in my gas tank that could be causing the issue. 4 days later I arrive at work with half a tank of gas. When I leave 3 hours later my fuel gage again says I am on e, light is on, and I only have 30-40 miles left with the gas I have. I shut the car off about ten minutes later and turn it back on and the fuel gage is back to half a tank.
Gas gauge has stopped working. It will occasionally register, but not often. Mechanic checked it... Says issue with float in fuel tanks ... Says hyundai is aware but no recall yet... He personally had repaired 3 in a 2 week time frame!! It has been recalled on new vehicles but not this year / model. Cost to repair is approx. $600!! I have to constantly monitor my mileage, trip odometer so that I do not run out of gas. I have to manually calculate mileage.. Even if it does register, it is not accurate and fluctuates freely. Very frustrating. It also affects the check engine light....... Which requires me to have to stop by my mechanic often for him to run the computer to be sure I am not doing any damage. Hyundai really needs to address and recall this for repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel tank gauge displayed inaccurate fuel level readings. As a result, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, he was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
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