After the vehicle reached about 70,000 miles, the gas gauge started to show erratic levels and then after a month the fuel gauge stopped working at all. The engine check light would go on and off also then stayed on constantly.
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the senor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the senor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The fuel gauge on my 2008 hyundai santa fe at around 67k miles started reading empty and then it started reading normal and then empty. Finally it has only read empty for the past couple thousand miles. I was hoping that it would fix itself which it never did. Wishful thinking. I ended up bringing my santa fe into the local hyundai service department to troubleshoot the problem plus replace the front and back brakes, and perform existing recalls. They told me that one of the two fuel pumps located in the gas tank had failed. The fuel pump that failed was the one with the sending unit which provides the signal to the fuel gauge. They told me that I was fortunate that the other fuel pump did not fail as my hyundai santa fe will stop running.
As of late, the fuel gauge has been acting very erratically. The low fuel light is lit even when the fuel tank is full. As I'm driving, the amount of fuel on the fuel gauge fluctuates from empty to 3/4 or from full down to empty. Seeing that there are several complaints about the same thing, hyundai should issue a recall - obviously this is a defect with the fuel sensor. Overall, this vehicle has been a really good vehicle, but this fuel gauge thing is starting to drive my crazy. I'm afraid one day I'll run out of gas in the middle of nowhere because the fuel gauge is giving me a false reading!
After filling the 2008 hyundai santa fe with fuel, I started the engine and the fuel gauge was on e and the low fuel light was on. Later the fuel gauge needle moved but not to full. This has occurred several times since that first incident. The fuel gauge does not register accurately and the check engine light comes on occasionally. The distance to empty mileage indicator is also incorrect. There is no way to know how much fuel remains in the tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor circuit was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/27/14
Fuel level sensor is bad causing fuel gauge to act erratically. Causes check engine light to constantly stay on. After filling gas tank, gas pedal must be pressed when starting and shifting into drive so car doesn't stall ,creating dangerous situation at the pump.
Fuel sensor is bad and causing the fuel needle to fluctuate and give incorrect warnings about low fuel and amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Gas gauge and digital display show empty when the car has just been filled with fuel. Upon starting the vehicle later in the day, the gauge shows 1/2 tank and the digital display reads 70 miles. I put 15.5 gallons of gas in and should have a full tank and over 270 miles.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe limited fuel level indicator is fluctuating causing the check engine light to come on. Fuel level sensor would indicated and empty tank after the tank was filled and then randomly would correct itself. This has happened several times over the last two weeks.
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what I have read I am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge number of people experiencing the same problem. It has also been noted that this has caused vehicles to stall while on the highway creating a hazard to other drivers and myself. When the car ran out of gas, the power steering went out and it became very hard to steer. Please see the following web site for a current list of many other santa fe owners having the same problem. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe/fuel+system.
Gas gauge started to malfunction. Also check engine light comes on. Gas tank is full and is reacting wildly. Dealer says it's a $650 fix. This should be a recall !!! Safety issue.
Back in april, my santa fe also had the fuel gauge issue. It also began fluctuating wildly and the range computer was all over the place. The dealer told me it was part of the fuel pump and that I had to replace both of them, who knew it had two. It cost me $1,583.80 to fix. They told me if I didn't fix it, the car could just lose power and we would be stuck on the side of the road. This should definitely be a recall!!!! Now, my santa fe has the air bag light on. There was a recall for this back in 2011, which I definitely received literature from hyundai about it. Yesterday, the dealer first told me that recall didn't exist. Then they told me it didn't apply to my make or model, nor did it apply to my VIN. They wanted to charge $350 to fix the clock spring assembly. I refused since I know this was recalled. I'm going to try and contact the corporate office of hyundai about this. In the meantime, I don't have a driver side air bag in the event of an accident. Thanks hyundai. Stay away from hyundai vehicles!!!!
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what I have read I am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge number of people experiencing the same problem. It has also been noted that this has caused vehicles to stall while on the highway - this hasn't happened to me yet but certainly increases my concern.
Upon turning the engine on, my gas gauge showed empty when I knew there was more gas than that. Then it started to fluctuate up and down . I checked my range indicator and it was blinking the word "range" (which normally doesn't) and the numbers were dashes only. As I continued to drive my check engine light came on. It showed quarter tank then empty and back to some gas. The range indicator started going up and down in numbers as well. I put gas in just to see if it helped but didn't, showing about 30 miles fluctuation in the range indicator. I checked some forums and apparently it is a very common problem for santa fes 2008 right as they reach 60,000 miles (as the warranties end and it costs over $600 to repair!). It is a dangerous issue that should be a recall , as it poses a very dangerous problem if a car runs out of gas on a highway or anywhere due to the faulty gas fuel level indicator!
Driving from my wife's work all the sudden the gas level gauge went to empty and engine light went on. The gas tank was 3/4 full. Drove 1/2 a mile and it marked 1/2 a tank, stopped at traffic light, went to empty again is been doing it form that day on. After taking car dealer I was told the repair is roughly $680.00 . This is my 3rd santa fe that I purchased 2001 2004 & 2008 and I only encountered such problem with the 2008 I have seen various complains on such " problem" and why it should be considered a "recall" but the manufacturer seems ignore it.
I own a 2008 hyundai santa fe with 40000 miles the fuel level sensor needs to be replaced. The fuel gauge is not accurate and is mostly reads that the tank is empty. It cost about $650 to replace . My opinion is that this is a safety issue and should be a recall. It also causes the check engine light to come on.
I'm also experiencing the same problem with the fuel sensor failing.the fuel gauge shows empty and then later that I have fuel. I called my dealer and they told me this is a common problem. They said at this time there's no recall out for this repair, but agreed that there should be. This can become a safety issue and could cause serious injuries to the driver as well as other vehicles on the road. I love my vehicle and would hate for this to cause me to switch if I'm going to continually have to take care of this issue. I feel that hyundai should step up and that care of this faulty part.
After filling tank gauge showed empty and check engine light on. Not sure of. How much gas I have, safety issue.
The gas gauge began fluctuating between half full and empty. The check engine light came on. I took it to my nearest o'reilly's where they tested it and said it was a fuel sensor problem. After a couple weeks it began to seemingly work again, but I began having serious problems with it a few weeks after that. My gauge never registers full after filling it. Sometimes it starts off at empty (light on) but as I drive it creeps up to half full. I began investigating the issue online and am shocked to see how many other 2008 santa fe owners are having this problem. Obviously it is a defective part on hyundais behalf. I never know exactly how much gas I have. I have to use my trip meter to estimate when I need to fill it. I have investigated the cost to fix this issue and it is expensive - between $500 - $800. I believe this is a defect and should be recalled by hyundai.
Within the past week I noticed my fuel gauge drop to empty and the fuel low light go on. I had plenty of gas knowing that I had just filled up the day before. I shut off the engine and when I restarted the engine the fuel gauge went up to 3/4 full as where I expected it to go. Suddenly the gauge was going down and than back up again. I pushed the trip button to see the range of miles to empty and it was also dropping and climbing. I seemed to work it's self out and was fine for three days. Than I was driving and the gauge dropped to zero again and returned to 1/2 full, that's when my check engine light came on. That same day I dropped it off to my local hyundai dealer. They were busy and looked at the car the next day. They tested the car and came up with codes that stated failed fuel level sensors. Replace fuel level sensors a and b. The replacement parts are as follows, qty.of 2 #31115 packing fuel pump, qty. Of 2 # 31152 ring lock, qty of 1 #94430 sender assy, and qty of 1 #94460 sender assy . This repair at the dealer cost me 714.39 after taxes ,code check and environmental fees. After I agreed to the repair, due to the fact that the car is only 5 years young. I was amazed when I researched this on line, that this seems to be an ongoing problem with alot of vehicles. How many cars have to fail before there is a recall on these sensors.
The gas gauge fluctuates on my car as well and I only have about 33,000 miles! One minute the car will register 1/2 of a tank of gas, then all of a sudden it will go to empty and the gas light comes on. Wait a couple of minutes and it comes back up. I brought it to the dealer yesterday, told the service agent about the problem, and she said that they have to charge a $108 diagnostic fee to figure out the problem. I then get a call that it is the fuel assembly parts a & b and will cost $615 plus tax. Of course it is out of warranty. My husband called a friend's mechanic and explained the problem and he knew right away what it was without having to do a diagnostic. Then I log on to this site and cannot believe how many other owners have the same problem. Hyundai knows about it but yet the dealer will hit you with a diagnostic fee then a repair fee. Now that it is out of warranty, I'm going to support my local mechanic instead of a dealership!
I started my vehicle and the fuel gauge began to move up and down, showing empty, then over half full, then just under half. I switched to the mode indicating how many miles left until I would be out of gas, which also fluctuated by over 75 miles. This fluctuation is consistent and now is becoming a big concern in regards to longer trips my young family takes. This obviously is a known problem, based on the numerous complaints registered about this same malfunction. Should my family be stranded on a roadside, or worse yet, get into an accident due to this problem, hyundai will be held responsible for negligence on their part to act on a known vehicle defect.
At approximately 60000 miles,I noticed that my fuel gauge was not registering correctly. Would fill it up and the gauge would register a 1/4 tank, problem got worse in the proceeding weeks. Check engine came on took it to auto parts place and they said the fuel sensors were bad. Total cost to repair $440. No help from dealer. Extended warranty not helpful either.
Our used santa fe's warranty expired on april 28th, 2013. A month later, the fuel gauge and mileage reporting started to fluctuate wildly, and for the past month we've understood that the fuel sensor assembly is faulty. The accurate reporting of the fuel level is now impossible and it is clear to us that this will be at least a $600 repair job. Hyundai deflected our e-mails to them, so I encourage folks to also write a letter to them by postal mail. The address they gave us is hyundai motor america p. O. Box 20850 fountain valley, ca 92728-0850. It is ridiculous timing that this occurs after an expensive maintenance appointment and right after the second-owner warranty expired. A system like this should not fail with only 44k miles on a vehicle, and hyundai can't convince me otherwise. This needs to be a recall, and owners who have gone ahead and done this repair for exorbitant fees need to be reimbursed. In recent news, asiana airlines represented the honor and integrity of korean corporate culture, I'd expect the same from hyundai who has thus far failed in their duty to the customer.
Erratic fuel gauge for several months. Vehicle is out of warranty for this when I called dealership. Fuel gauge will go below 'e' to 1/2 tank in seconds. Sometimes when turning the car on, the gauge is below 'e' and will stay there for a while then go back up to gas level. Check engine light has come on saying there is a problem with the fuel system. Cleared code. It stayed off for week or so, and has come back on. I hope this becomes a recall...too many people with the same problem!
As noted in other complaints, my check engine light came on and my fuel gauge will not register the amount of fuel, it fluctuates from empty to a 1/4 tank to 3/4 tank. The fuel sensors are bad. There should be a recall for this. This is a known problem based on the federal safety agency complaints but yet it appears that hyundai will not take action. This problem began right after I hit the 60,000 mile mark.
While driving from marshall, nc to asheville, nc, my wife and I were driving at approximately 55-60 miles per hour when then engine warning light came on. The fuel tank was full and the fuel gauge started to act crazy telling me that the tank was empty. Upon noticing this problem, I immediately called hyundai and they said to bring it in. When I took it in, they ran a diagnostic for $45.00 and came back and told me that both fuel sensors had gone out. They proceeded to tell me that the job would cost around $600.00 or so. I told them that was absolutely ridiculous and that it should not have happened especially on a vehicle that is not that old. I went home and looked the problem up on line, only to find that there are many people out there that have had the exact same problem, some even with newer hyundai vehicles. My wife and I feel that this should be a recall and safety issue item. If this many people are having this problem, then obviously this is a manufacturing problem. This situation is not safe because if this happens to someone when their fuel may be low, they may be driving along and stall in the middle of the highway or they may be in a remote area.
My fuel gauge is very erratic ;we never know how much fuel we have.it fluctuates from full to empty at will causing us to try to judge by the miles driven or fill up every few days. I would hate to run out of gas on an interstate in middle of the night because of a miscalculation on the mileage. I feel this is a safety hazard and the company seems aware of it.
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