2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 115
- 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 115 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 63 records
- check engine · 59 records
- fuel gauge · 49 records
- fuel level · 34 records
- light came · 24 records
- fuel tank · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel level sensor has gone bad. From my research, this is a known problem with the 2007 santa fe. It has become necessary to use my trip meter to gauge how much fuel i have.
ODI 11153534
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. Upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. After driving a short distance, the electronic stability control warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, which produced failure codes for the fuel senders and brake light switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic stated…
ODI 10983538
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have recently experienced a faulty fuel gauge, therefore activating the check engine light coming on. Vehicle has 107236 miles on it. I got on line and sought out possible info for this problem, and was made aware that many, many other owners of this vehicle were having the same problem. So i went to the hyundai web site looking to see if a recall had been issued. There was none this problem appears to be able to…
ODI 10861894
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge keeps fluctuating on the the amount of gas available. I have 87000 miles on this vehicle. Without proper accounting of gas available, i am afraid the car may run out of fuel on highway
ODI 10854960
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel level sensor went out at 70,000 miles and left me stranded along a busy expressway with a 1 year old. This is very dangerous and i have seen several complaints regarding this issue. This item should definitely be recalled, please notify hyundai. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10853206
Fuel/Propulsion System
This model vehicle has the following issue reported - see internet sites - all too often and hyundai has taken no remedial action. Together with the check engine light the fuel gauge is very erratic due to sensors failing in the fuel tank that sends the fuel level reading to the dashboard fuel gauge. In addition to being a costly consumer repair due to the manufacturer defect; this is very probably a safety issue in…
ODI 10895142
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensors failed and need to be replaced at a cost of $550.. The check engine light went on and the fuel gauge light went on indicating the was no fuel, but the gas tank was full. The fuel gauge dial indicator also dropped to down to zero and is inconsistent with the reading. Sometimes it goes up and then it drops. This has been a wide spread problem encountered by many hyundai owners. The service techs are well…
ODI 10840355
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
My santa fe esc light came on and the car went into a "limp mode". It slowed down to 10 mph and wouldn't let me accelerate. I pulled over and i could feel the engine sputtering. I turned off the engine and waited a minute, turned the engine back on and everything was fine. Happened the next day as well , now when i drive whether its a cold start or after 30 minutes of driving the vehicle goes into limp mode. I took…
ODI 10840352
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gage is not working, i have to always fill my tank up i never know how much gas i have in my tank. I have ran out of gas several times. This is a safety issue because i have ran out of gas in heavy traffic areas. I've checked all the fuses and they all work.
ODI 10846140
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge is going up and down sometimes it's correct but most of the time it's not reading right . I have read alot of complaints about this same problem.also the engine light is on i'm 63 and my grandchildren ride in my car,there should be a recall before something major happens
ODI 10862672
Fuel/Propulsion System
Both fuel sensors failed and need to be replaced at a cost of $551. The check engine light went on and the fuel gauge light went on indicating the was no fuel, but the gas tank was full. The fuel gauge dial indicator also dropped to down to zero and is inconsistent with the reading. Sometimes it goes up and then it drops. This has been a wide spread problem encountered by many hyundai owners. The service techs are…
ODI 10824189
Fuel/Propulsion System
Smell of fuel in passenger cabin when you fill up. Fuel gauge does not show the correct fuel level along with check engine light is on.
ODI 10785660
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gage said empty so i went to put gas in it the pump kept shutting off so i moved and went another pump i starting put gas in the car and the gas came flying out of the car pouring all over me i was soaked with gas i took it to a shop and here it was the gas sensor it was reading empty when actually it was full they had to take the tank down and put in a sensor 5 hours of work i had cars that were 20 years old or…
ODI 10785818
Fuel/Propulsion System
I never know how much fuel i have , the gage goes from empty to full and back to empty in 5 minutes. Back a forth everyday
ODI 10782599
Fuel/Propulsion System
On the way to take my children to school my fuel light came on. I thought this was odd as i had a half a tank of gas when i parked it in the garage for the night. I went to the gas station filled up the gas tank (it only tool $13.00 to fill up) even though i knew i wasn't empty. Well the very next morning again my gas light was on saying it's empty. My check engine light was never been on during this.
ODI 10776557
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I received a service campaign notification re my 2007 hyundai sante fe auto to inspect (& possibly replace) the alternator & replace the front valve cover gasket. I made an appointment with the van nuys ca service department. After persisting to get an answer as to how long the service would take, i was told i could expect 2 days. I need transportation to & from hyundai. I was told their shuttle would only take me 6…
ODI 10778309
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
My 2007 hyundai santa fe suddenly accelerated when i attempted to apply the brakes to slow down so i could get into a left hand turning lane. As soon as i touched the brakes, the car revved up and accelerated to a very high speed on its own. I'm not sure how fast i was going, but fast enough to throw me back against the car seat as i ran through a red light unable to stop. I tried the brakes again but they didn't…
Crash reported
ODI 10778460
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel gage changes constantly. One minute saying i'm full, the next saying it is empty with the gas light on. Next the check engine light came on, brought it to the service center, whom stated that the fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is well over a $750 job and a known hyundai santa fe issue. It is unacceptable that hyundai hasn't recalled this part, due to the severity of this issue. This happens while being…
ODI 10778691
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag, electronic stability control (esc), and egr warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge indicated empty when the tank was full. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
ODI 10786728
Fuel/Propulsion System
All of the sudden my gas guage started to fluctuate in its readings. I noticed one day my gas light was on--stating my gas tank was empty and i know i had gas in the tank. I ended up going to the gas station and filled the tank. My guage read full for a day then my gas light went on (empty). As i drove the car i noticed the gas guage slowly rise to the correct reading of "full". The fluctuation in the readings are…
ODI 10762982
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased this vehicle used in august of 2015 and when i filled the car up i noticed the fuel gauge didn't read full. Within a few minutes the fuel hand dropped below half full. I hit the trip button to see what the range display was reporting and it was dropping like a rock (started at 200+ miles and dropped down to less than 100 miles). Then a few minutes after that the empty light came on and the check engine…
ODI 10761978
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sante fe. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted; however, there was the smell of fuel inside the cabin. The contact stated that the smell increased when the air conditioning was activated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank fractured and was…
ODI 10745055
Fuel/Propulsion System
All of the sudden my gas guage started to fluctuate in its readings. I noticed one day my gas light was on--stating my gas tank was empty and i know i had gas in the tank. I ended up going to the gas station and filled the tank. My guage read full for a day then my gas light went on (empty). As i drove the car i noticed the gas guage slowly rise to the correct reading of "full". The fluctuation in the readings are…
ODI 10767577
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i filled up my car the gas gauge said it was empty and the light came on. I took it to get repaired and the sensor was bad. There are sensors on both sides of the vehicle. After paying $700 it still doesn't work. I travel on the highway everyday and need to know how much fuel is in my car - this is a safety issue for me. There are several complaints about this same issue but no recall - why??
ODI 10732971
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
After starting my vehicle and proceeded to work my santa fe esc light came on and the car went into a "limp mode". It slowed down to 10 mph and wouldn't let me accelerate. I pulled over and i could feel the engine sputtering. I turned off the engine and waited a minute. Turned the engine back on and proceeded to work without incident. Now no matter when i drive whether its a cold start or after 30 minutes of driving…
ODI 10749220