HyundaiSanta Fe2001
  1. Hyundai Santa Fe
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems

6
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 6 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • fuel tank · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 19, 2019

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    When getting gas, the pump always 'clicks off' when im pumping gas. Does not matter how full. The only way to ensure a full tank is to continue pumping until gas comes out the top of the filler neck. This usually means overriding as many as 50 pump 'click offs'. I have seen other santa fe owners complaining about the same problem obviously this is a manufacturing flaw & needs to be fixed. This method of getting a…

    ODI 11269840

  • October 3, 2016 · 150,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. When re-fueling, the fuel leaked out of the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

    ODI 10950082

  • January 23, 2016 · 170 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    V EHICLE CAUGH T ON FIRE IN MOTION CLAIM NUMBER 870190.

    Fire reported

    ODI 10846372

  • September 23, 2014 · 125,000 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle swayed. The contact noticed that the rear end was lower than normal. A certified mechanic stated that the rear-trailing arm and struts were rusted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The details of the repair were unknown. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was previously replaced due…

    ODI 10643256

  • June 21, 2012 · 113,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control

    When approaching a stop (<5mph) and braking, the car engages in unintended acceleration. The engine will tach to over 3000 rpm and if you are not hard on the brakes, the car will accelerate. At least one time the car had to be put into neutral and the ignition turned off to keep the car under control. *tr

    ODI 10462884

  • May 29, 2012

    Fuel/Propulsion System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while refueling, fuel leaked from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the fuel tank tube needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

    ODI 10460000