Fuel gauge frequently bobs from empty to full within a matter of seconds and causes the check engine light to go on when there is plenty of fuel
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints
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The fuel sensor/gauge reads as empty all the time no matter how much gas is in the tank, this includes after filling up. This causes the check engine light to come on as well. Although this is not a direct safety issue, after researching on line it is clear that this issue has been going on for several model years of this car. If you went by the number of complaints on this site, it might not look like much but an internet search would indicate otherwise. For some people this can be a safety issue due to problems when legitimately running out of gas on a major highway and in traffic without knowing the issue. The manufacturer should not be allowed to have this consistent and ongoing problem with no recourse.
The gas electric float doesn't work it a 'll ways shows I have no gas I have to fill ever 2 days just so I don't run out. But have gotten stuck in the side if the road 5 times since problem happened. Haven't gotten it fixed due to mo get issues for it.
Fuel gauge and range till empty fluctuate never know how much fuel very huge safety issue everytime it is driven or when first started fill tank and will read anything from empty to 3/4 tank very seldom on full. Also check engine light is on code says sending units smell of fuel
Peeling paint on roof gas tank doesn't register if tank is empty or full.
The fuel gauge has become erratic. It goes to empty even when full. Will sometimes pop back to partially full. Has caused me to run out of gas when on the highway when I thought I had enough fuel left. I have found nearly 200 similar complaints on line. Problem started at about 60,000 miles and is ongoing.
Fuel gauge problems. The fuel gauge goes up and down sporadically regardless of how much gas is in the tank. You can't determine how much gas is left which has posed a safety issue leaving me stranded in an unsafe area.
The fuel gauge does not accurately read the amount of fuel in the tank. It constantly moves from empty to full. The problem is known to be a faulty fuel level sensor. Expensive to repair. Hyundai should own up to this problem and recall affected vehicles. The federal safety agency won't do anything about it because no ones gotten killed yet due to this issue.
Over the last year, our hyundai santa fe has developed a very troubling stalling problem that has only increased in frequency. The vehicle loses power while driving regardless of speed, often several times in the same trip regardless of distance traveled. It stalls on local, low-speed roads as well as freeway driving. When it stalls, all steering is lost. This is potentially dangerous. A simple google search indicates that this is a known issue among hyundai customers and dealerships and yet I am not able to locate any information about a recall to correct this issue. This is a potentially fatal problem that should be addressed by hyundai. I did contact them. Today, I received a response indicating that hyundai has no explanation for the issue and will offer no assistance to repair it. Their only suggestion was that I contact a local dealership for repair. As I indicated, this is a problem known to hyundai, some of their customers and dealerships. Since the federal safety agency is the agency overseeing issues of this type, I would respectfully request an investigation into this stalling issue before something tragic happens.
Takata recall. Over 200 complaints have been filed with hyundai dealerships on this defect. Fuel level sensors fail after warranty, usually arournd 80,000 milles. Fuel gauge levels drop to zero and check engine light comes on. Even with full tank.vehicle fails inspection and dealer correction is up to $800. Some vehicles have run out of fuel on the hiway. Dealers have acknowledged flaw endemic to this model.
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate. Starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles. When I refill the tank, it is only half empty. Normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty. 2) check engine light comes on and off. Nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.) 3) ESC light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine light, sometimes by itself. I have had it checked, no problem; and reset. Goes on - off again a few days later. These events have been occurring over the last 6 months, approximately.
Fuel gauge is inconsistent and keeps going up and down after putting gas in. No idea how much gas is really in the tank.
After experiencing my fuel gauge going up and down my check engine light came on. I then took it to autozone and the code said it is the fuel gauge sending unit that needs to be replaced. I've read several complaints about this same issue
Fuel sensor does not work when idling or driving! Fuel gauge shows empty when full. Digital display does not show distance range. A real hazard to not know how much fuel is in your tank. This is a basic need in an auto or an aircraft. This basic need should be the manufacturer's responsibility. The many blogs and forums on this issue show repairs of from $300 to $900 for fixing what shouldn't need fixing. I'd hate to have my wife or daughter stuck on some road after running out of gas. If you can check the online forums for validation and have hyundai recall this safety issue it would be wonderful.
Took my car to a two mechanics who both said there is a gas leak in the evaporator of the emission control system. I read online that this issue is common with santa fes and I believe the company should issue a recall and get this dangerous issue fixed.
On a trip this past weekend, I experienced an alarming situation. I was driving 65 MPH on a highway, when the fuel gauge suddenly registered empty after my having filled the tank only 40 miles previously, and the check engine light came on. I immediately exited the highway, stopped, and called the dealership and talked to a mechanic, who said the likely explanation was a faulty fuel sensor. While we were talking, the needle began to rise and fall. When I determined it was not immediately dangerous, I continued my trip. The gauge eventually returned to normal, but the problem reappeared the next time I filled up; again, the gauge eventually began behaving normally, and the check engine light went out. This morning I took the car to the dealership, and they confirmed the faulty fuel sensor. Cost to repair was $612 ' an outrageous amount. I decided to decline the repair and just track my need for gas from the tripometer. Still this could be a dangerous situation if the gauge were showing adequate fuel but the tank was really empty. Hyundai should issue a recall.
Fuel sensor malfunction
Low fuel light stays on regardless of fuel level. This is an ongoing complaint on this model and needs to be recalled for the safety of drivers. The gauge has been moving periodically but now has stayed at a constant "empty state" with the warning light on. Luckily we were able to fill the tank. We now are going to move it the tank from using g the trip miles.
Fuel gauge problem: when filling the car, the fuel gauge in the car will show empty, empty light is on despite filling the car with plenty of gas. Additionally, in 2009 my car stopped suddenly while we were on a bridge in 4 lanes of traffic. The fuel tank had to be pulled and replaced. Now, when I'm driving(knowing that I have enough fuel to continue) the fuel gauge is not registering properly and will 'wag' between full and empty. Dangerous!
The fuel gauge does not read correctly unless the tank is 100% full. Even then it occasionally will read incorrectly. When filling the tank it occasionally shuts off as if full despite not being full. This is a major issue because it is impossible to tell how much gas is in the tank at any given time which is a safety concern when driving long distances.
Had problems with the gas gauge being erratic and my 2008 santa fe, hesitating when trying to accelerate. Had the fuel pump replaced at an after market shop that I have always used on on my vehicles, in april 2016 ($707.00) and appeared to fix the problem. Here it is feb. 2017 and are experiencing the same problem, but this time we were driving and the vehicle just died and could not be restarted. I hope it's not the fuel pump again. Can't find a recall for this problem.
Fuel level sensor failed at 65,000 miles. Fuel gauge oscillates, no way to know how much fuel is remaining. Significant danger of vehicle cutting off while driving because fuel tank empty without driver being aware. Other automakers have issued recalls for this problem; hyundai needs to fix this known, potentially dangerous issue.
Gas gauge not working correctly. Shows empty with light on at bottom of it.
My car started to displayed the fuel tank as empty when is not. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
The issue started shortly after my vehicle surpassed 60,000 miles. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
Fuel level sensors failed at 80,000miles while on highway. Cannot monitor fuel level. Check engine light on. With check engine light on, vehicle fails inspection. Dealer quotes $800 to repair. Dealer acknowledges this flaw endemic to this model. Internet confirms this with high number of complaints.
The fuel gauge started behaving erratically at 75000 miles. The fuel level sensor can suddenly drop to empty, then come back to 1/2 full and then to empty. It cannot show fuel level properly. This is serious hazard issue as owner cannot correctly tell fuel level while driving. Owner has 10year 100k power chain warranty but hyundai dealer refused to fix this issue as they claimed this is not part of power chain. This issue happens any time while driving.
Gas fumes and smell are in the interior of the vehicle. This is most prevalent when the vehicle has a full tank of gas. This occurs both when the car is in motion and when it is garaged. The dealership service department could find no cause but this has been occurring for approximately 18 months. I am concerned with the safety and health aspects of the gas fume build in the interior of the vehicle.
The fuel sensor(s) and/or the fuel gauge on my 2008 have failed. This has caused my fuel gauge and "range" before empty gauge to fluctuate and give a false reading. I have done some research on this problem and it seems that there are a huge number of similar complaints. This is a potential safety hazard as stalling out in heavy traffic is a possibility. I am curious why hyundai has not accepted responsibility for this and recalled these car for repair.
Fuel gauge shows empty tank, when tank is full. Check engine light on, but is intermittent. Risk is that vehicle runs out of fuel with no notice.
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