2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 24
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel tank · 12 records
- failure failure · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- tank leaking · 4 records
- fuel leaking · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought an used 2004 santa fe in august from a dealer. Two weeks ago i started noticing a strong smell of gas around my vehicle and last week i began seeing a small discolored area on the cement in the garage. Mom checked my vehicle and found that the my fuel tank is leaking. The discoloration of the cement under my vehicle is in fact leaking gas. Tank is corroded and i will need a new tank installed.
ODI 11271416
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle fuel tank is rotted and leaking fuel. Call hyundai and they say its covered under extended warranty for 15 years or 150000 miles. I am over on mileage. They say not covered. What does mileage have to do with corrosion?
ODI 11133468
Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel leaking and that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (columbia hyundai, [redacted], cincinnati, oh 45249, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the coil spring and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11084734
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
It don't work rite when i let the car warm up and then put my feet on the brakes it sound like it don't wanted to give gas i smell gas but i don't see any on the ground the end take is all mess up the air bags do not go off it stay on and i keep everything up to the car just don't act rite
ODI 10934928
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While the vehicle was parked or being driven, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that fuel was leaking from the seam of the fuel tank and the fuel tank needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10925982
Fuel/Propulsion System
My santa fe stay over nite, inside my garage and i notice very strong odor of gasoline every time i open my garage and after i look under, i spot a drop of gasoline on the passenger side between a plastic cover and the fuel tank, while is park over nite, while i am driving i am afraid that something happen, like people throwing cigarette but and cut my car on flame. After i read other people recent complaints i…
ODI 10918148
Fuel/Propulsion System
When car parked smell of gasoline, looked under car on drive side of tank has tiny drop off fuel come from plastic cover of tank and a drop on ground looks it was spread by continuous slow weeping when parked, draw for a while came back parked went back and check under same spot tiny drop on ground coming from plastic cover drain hole, did not seem loose much gas, park over weekend found drip smell and the dry spot…
ODI 10903545
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai sante fe. After the vehicle was refueled, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
ODI 10825326
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
CATALYST CONVERTER CALIFORNIA
ODI 10948145
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i put gas in my car it will not start afterward. First it started only when my car was turned off. When i left my car running it was ok. Now it turns off when my car is running also. The mechanic said, it may be a bad fuel pump, cost $350 to replace, but can't guarantee this will fix the issue. I see i am not the only one with this issue. Why is this not a recall?? I google it and there are so many people with…
ODI 10807296
Fuel/Propulsion System
I smelled gas recently when opening and getting into my 2004 santa fe. I took it to a car repair shop. They inspected it and found rust holes in the gas tank which gas was leaking out of! I can't imagine the how terrible an event could have occurred if the leaking gas had exploded when i started the car or been close to an open flame with the car when it was leaking. I have owned many cars in my life and have never…
ODI 10779206
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. Immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10786932
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that immediately after refueling the vehicle, it would suddenly stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the purge valve and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10786610
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalls without warning while driving. First occurrence was over a year ago. I was driving down i5 going 70 mph when the car suddenly died. I lost my power steering and brakes. I managed to coast to the next exit. It started after sitting a few minutes. And i was able to make it home. I've received codes for camshaft sensor, misfires, low catalyst. I've changed the cam and crank sensors, coils, spark plugs,…
ODI 10825883
Fuel/Propulsion System
I brought the vehicle in for an oil change. The gentleman said that the fuel tank has a rust hole in it and is leaking fuel. This is caused by a plastic cover that retains salt and moisture and causes the tank to rust. *tr
ODI 10640779
Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle had a strong sent of gasoline when parked. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, i was informed that it was a gas leak and the gas tank had to be replaced. After the gas tank was replaced, the mechanic informed me that the tank had rusted and that was the reason for the leak. He showed me the gas tank and there was extensive rust on it. There was a plastic part under the tank that retained water and…
ODI 10633155
Fuel/Propulsion System
A strong odor of gasoline was noticeable upon entering my garage. Further inspection revealed gas leaking from my '04 hyundai santa fe. The service station determined that a fuel tank and center heat shielding replacement was necessary as both were defective, leaking fuel, and posed a very high risk of danger. Needless to say, i was stuck paying a very hefty bill to the repair center rather than worrying about…
ODI 10845592
Fuel/Propulsion System
There is a strong smell of gasoline coming from my vehicle - it consumes both the interior and the around the entire exterior of the vehicle. Looking at all of the complaints, this is not the first time this has happened. Why isn't there a recall?? Hyundai - are you doing anything to help your customers????? *tr
ODI 10607248
Fuel/Propulsion System
Whenever i get gas and which i dread , once i fill up the tank or just put a few gallons and i turn the ignition it grinds like it is trying to start . Eventually it will turn over or i will hear a pop. I am afraid at some point with that pop that it will catch on fire. This happens every time i fill the vehicle with gas. Could someone please let me know what the resolution is. *js
ODI 10592263
Fuel/Propulsion System
I had my 2004 hyundai sante fe at the dealer's for the smell of gasoline in the vehicle and when walking behind the car. It was told there was a small leak in the gas tank due to rust. The vehicle is not 9.5 years old has approximately 82,000 miles on it - have regular service done on the vehicle. I have undercarriage of car washed after snow storms as i live in new england and know the salt from the roads can rust…
ODI 10556883
Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought the hyundai less than a year ago. A few months after i bought it, i started smelling gas. I took it to the shop, and was told the gas tank was leaking. After paying an exorbitant amount to replace it, it worked fine. Now less than a year later, i took the car into the shop for a routine inspection and was informed that my new gas tank is leaking and needs to be replaced. What's the problem, hyundai? This is…
ODI 10542595
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that he smelled a gasoline fuel odor while standing near the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10553049
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dies in the middle if road! Almost die. All the time!!!!!! Dies in the middle if road! All the time!!!almost died. *tr
ODI 10596553
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint hyundai motor america has admitted design/product defects with six years (2001-06) of their santa fe fuel tanks via an extended warranty notification issued 2016/q1. This complaint concerns hyundai's product liability and warranty, with understanding precedent has been established with other hyundai product defects and recall/warranty resolutions via the front spring coil corrosion recall in 'salt belt…
ODI 10899021