2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · MA

Issue 1) fuel sensor had to be replaced, one was done by me the other by mechanic. It stopped showing how much gas I had in tank so I had to guess. Seems to be a know. And recurring issue issue 2) headlights have all of a sudden stopped working, the high beamss work issue 3) the driver lock no longer works but others do and the gas door no longer unlocks from driver door so I have to use the emergency release to get at the tank. Issue 4) the latch for the hood is stuck open, this has been a known issue on another model from the same year. I can get mechanic records for fuel issue, that was about 1.4 years ago. Headlights were yesterday and hood as of today. The door issue within last few months and gas door within 2 years.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system, Lights · 165,000 miles · GA

There's been issues with the fuel pump and pressure gauge. We've already had this problem repaired 4 times and still suspect there's a leak somewhere. We can smell gas in the vehicle while/after pumping and after the car has been driven. Also, there seems to be an electrical issue with the headlights when pressing on the brakes, while driving.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Lights, Visibility · 5,000 miles · CT

The headlghts on low beam block out the top 1/3 of the headlight beam and 2/3 of the headlight beam when the car is going down hill. This eyebrow effect is not showing when the high beams are on. In addition when the low beams are in use, the myvision on both sides of the car is blocked out. This seems to be a common complaint which hyundai will not address claming there is no fix since the lights are performing as designed. At this point in time they do not offer a remady. This eyebrow effect appears when the car is stationary or in motion but only on the low beams.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · MD

Check engine light comes on and off; gas gauge claims the tank is empty, full, empty, half tank...all within minutes; headlights won't light but fog lights and parking lights currently work. Happens whether vehicle is stationary or driving.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Airbags, Fuel system · 87,600 miles · PA

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.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · PA

Shortly after having a new battery installed on my car by our local auto supply store a few months ago, I had to replace first one headlight bulb... Then a few days later, the other headlight bulb... A couple of weeks later I noticed the gas gauge going bad. It would wobble all over the place. Then I noticed that the guy who installed the battery did not tighten down the terminal. I took it back & he fixed that. Went to church one sunday morning with an almost full tank of gas. When I started the car in the church parking lot the yellow empty warning light was on. Then I drove to the nearest gas station for a couple bucks of gas. The light went out, but the gauge continued to wobble. Then a week later the check engine warning light came on. After all this, the car passed inspection. Now both the yellow low-gas warning light and the check-engine light are on again & won't go off. The technician told us that the fuel sensor is bad & that repairs would cost up to $800.00.

Filed Aug 9, 2012 · Lights · PA

2007 hyundai santa fe. Consumer states vehicle headlights have severely oxidized inside the plastic lens to the point where they have lost illumination

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Lights · 79,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the lens of the headlights was cloudy. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage is 88,000. The consumer stated the headlights had severely oxidized inside the plastic lens to the point where they had lost illumination. Updated 08/09/12 updated 8/31/12 *cn updated 09/10/12

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Lights, Tires · 52,000 miles · TX

I have had so many problems with my car. The first problem began years ago with the low beam headlights. I have to replace the headlights for both right and left side about 5 to 6 times per year. This can get very expensive especially if I were to get a ticket. The second problem are the rear tires. I noticed about two years ago that the tires get worn out much quicker than the others, so I'm constantly rotating them. Just recently, it has become worse. Just this year, I have replaced tires twice and have noticed that I need another set of tires. Have taken the car to a mechanic, but can not find anything wrong with the rear-end. The last issue that just happened a few months ago is the passenger visor. It suddenly fell out of its socket and eventually was hanging by its wires. After trying to put the visor back into its socket a few times, it eventually broke off. Have not ordered another yet. Didn't realize how expensive they are.

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Lights · 46,000 miles · GA

Low beam headlight and fog light failure happening over and over again. Low beam lights have failed 7 times in the past 8 months. Fog lights have failed 4 times in the last 8 months. Bulbs continue to blow after repeated replacements by technician and owner.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they informed the contact that there was a wiring malfunction within the steering column. The technician also advised that in the event of a crash, the air bags could possibly not deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 03/16/11 *bf the consumer also stated the headlights went out and have been replaced 10 times or more since the vehicle was purchased. Also, the passenger front door was not locking/unlocking periodically. The consumer believed the vehicle had an electrical problem. Updated 06/03/11

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Lights · 40 miles · TX

Tl*-the contact stated that her 2007 hyundai santa fe has over head map lights don't function at all in the vehicle. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealership and they informed her that the map lights only work if she presses the map light button. The contact stated that she should have an over head light in her vehicle when she gets into her vehicle. The contact stated that this is a safety issue, she gets into her vehicle every night after work and it is completely dark. The contact stated that all vehicles should have been manufactured with overhead lights that work when you open the vehicle doors.