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.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Leaving my home to travel out of town, the engine light came on. After having a diagnostic test completed i was told the sensors in the gas tank are malfunctioning (p0464) and this is a known issue with 2007 hyundai sante fe models. The gauge telling me how much gas i have is not reading correctly due to the sensor malfunction and can cause me to run out of gas at any time. The dealer refuses to do anything about it…
ODI 10715413
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge reads empty to 1/4 full after filling. Driving home from work, lost all power to vehicle and all the warning lights on the instrument panel went on. Had vehicle towed then read other complaints.when i restarted vehicle next day the vehicle seemed to run fine.the fuel light and check engine light are still on but that is a different issue. *tr
ODI 10706328
Fuel/Propulsion System
My gas gauge started malfunctioning earlier in 2015, then it totally went out by may of 2015. Now, it works when it wants to, but it's never really right. My trip gauge doesn't work either. Thanks to this issue, i failed my smog test, they said that my gas tank sensors need to be replaced. I got an estimate of nearly $1000 to complete this procedure that lots of other owners have had problems with. Why isn't this a…
ODI 10761746
Fuel/Propulsion System
Hyundai hyundai for about a year and the fuel gauge has been screwing up 3 months after purchasing the car used. This seems to be a common problem i've noticed several other people complained about it i don't understand how many factors can just not repair such an issue especially its cost between 500 to 700 dollars to repair. *tr
ODI 10714170
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel level gauge changes randomly. Check engines codes p0463, p0464, p2068 indicates a fuel level sensor failure. This is issue has occurred on other car manufacturers potentially using the same sensor system. There have been no recalls issued for this problem. The owner will not be able to know the accurate fuel level of the vehicle. This may cause tank overfilling and potentially safety and environmental…
ODI 10713344
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on. At the same time, i noted wild fluctuations in fuel gage readout. Also, when selected, the "range" ran from 0 up to 99 miles. Reading your webpage leads me to believe this is a real problem on the 2007 santa fe. My only option is to continually top off the gas tank to insure the vehicle is fueled. There is no way to determine actual fuel left in tank. I believe this to be a serious safety…
ODI 10691391
Fuel/Propulsion System
The floats and sensor system in the fuel tank quit working in 2015. The gas gauge registers as empty even when the tank is mostly full. This is a common defect with this model santa fe, and the repair costs close to $1,000. I believe it presents a safety hazard, in that the vehicle could run out of fuel on a highway or a bridge. Hyundai should issue a recall or agree to fix this serious safety issue without cost to…
ODI 10872530
Fuel/Propulsion System
I had just purchased gas a few days before and all of a sudden my gas gauge registered no gas. I knew i was not on empty and went to the gas station and purchased more gas, which was only a couple of dollars to top it off. In the past 6 weeks, my gas gauge fluctuates between empty or wherever else it wants to land. It is very unreliable to use the odometer/trip calculator to pinpoint how much gas is left in the…
ODI 10700574
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on when starting. Fuel level sensor dropped to empty even though tank was recently filled. Fuel level indicator would rise and fall and give false readings. Diagnostic of check engine light showed p0464: fuel level sensor "a" circuit intermittent. P0463: fuel level sensor "a" circuit high. P2069: fuel level sensor "b" circuit high. Cost to repair close to $900.
ODI 10845942
Fuel/Propulsion System
Just like most people on here, my fuel gauge does not work. Ran out of gas and forced to push car out of harms way, which occurred during a left turn on green light. Because of this, i failed the colorado emissions test, leaving me to pay over $500 to get this fixed. I am also having issues with my visor falling down, car alarm going off at random times, and not all doors locking when using the electric key chain. I…
ODI 10679196
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car, at 75,000 miles is now showing an low fuel indicator light, 0 remaining on gas gauge although i have a full tank of gas. Check engine light is also illuminated. Because i am unable to know how much gas is in my tank this is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10676884
Fuel/Propulsion System
This is our 3rd hyundai santa fe. Our 1st was an 2006 model, with which we had no problems. Our 2nd was totaled because of another drivers fault. We were forced to avoid her pulling into our lane- head on and went off the road hitting some pine bushes and a telephone guide wire. We were doing 45mph at the time we left the road and hot the bushes. No airbags deployed, but the vehicle was considered totaled by the…
ODI 10670518
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats · Unknown Or Other
I bought my santa fe in 2008, with 12,000 miles on it. I've had to replace a gas pedal switch, gear shift switch, gas gauge switch, driver's seat switch, two batteries replaced, the driver's visor hung down, both hydraulics lifts gate replace, backseat left side door lock replace and still doesn't work right and of course the esc light problems. All the problems started in january 2015.
ODI 10821132
Fuel/Propulsion System
Started my car and the check engine light and the fuel gage light was lit on dashboard. Shut off car. Waited few seconds, started car again. The gas gage needle went down to zero then jumped to full, which was correct since i had gassed up day before. The fuel gauge light went off, but the check engine light stayed on for remainder of that day. As of last night, 1/31/14, no warning lights are on. My local mechanic…
ODI 10669449
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge level erratic. Check engine code indicates fuel level sensors. No recalls have been issued for this problem. *tr
ODI 10692800
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank shows empty although full. A few minutes searching on the internet shows this is a known and common problem across the hyundai santa fe line for years. The issue is that the fuel level sensors are made to fail prematurely, requiring replacement of both the sender components.
ODI 10723876
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge began to fluctuate inaccurately, finally indicating the tank is empty and empty light in on. The engine light came on and stays on as well. A couple of different mechanics estimated it will cost between $700 and $1,100 dollars to track down and repair the problem. My inspection will be out of date soon and have noticed through research that there are several hundred cases and complaints concerning…
ODI 10682365
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on that night while driving, noticed when i pulled into my drive 1/4 tank of gas left in tank. Got into my car the next morning, check engine light still on and the low gas light and indicator was below empty. Filled up at the gas station but only took 10 gallons. Two days later same issue but as i was waiting for gas the indicator went up passed 1/4 full. Something seems wrong with gas gauge…
ODI 10650238
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While in a parking lot, i stopped at a stop sign by putting my right foot on the brake. As my foot was on the brake, the engine revved up and the car began moving forward. Without removing my right foot from the brake pedal, i put my other foot on the pedal and shifted to neutral (the vehicle has an automatic). The revving up immediately stopped and everything appeared normal once again. I drove back to my home,…
ODI 10641415
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Air bag light came on and will not go off. Also, yesterday my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge stopped reading my fuel level. I have 90,100 miles on the vehicle today. Since i purchased the vehicle, my headlights are very dim. I am not sure if this was ever a concern for other models. *tr
ODI 10659714
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge stopped reading fuel level. Jumps anywhere from 230 miles of gas left to empty. At times i will start my car (knowing there's more than 1/2 of gas) and the gas light is on and stays on until it slowly creeps up. *tr
ODI 10667308
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas gauge jumps all around. I can fill the tank up and then it will say empty. Don't ever know how much gas is in the car ever. I called the dealer that i bought the car at and they gave me the run around about getting it fixed. I have to put gas in the car every other day due to the gas gauge not working properly. *tr
ODI 10631904
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge began acting erratically and eventually 'check engine' light came on. Currently have to constantly monitor fuel status and carry a gas can with extra fuel. I feel this is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10651008
Fuel/Propulsion System
In august 2013, the gas gauge on my 2007 santa fe started acting strange. (61000 miles on the vehicle). When i would fill up the gas tank, the low fuel light would come on and the fuel gauge would show empty. After driving about 50 miles, the low fuel light would go out but then the check engine light would come on and the fuel gauge would show partially full. This went on for about a month and then my santa fe was…
ODI 10676726
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have owned my santa fe since 2011 with no issues & i have always done routine maintenance. I came home from work with half a tank of gas- got back in my vehicle approximately 1 hour later and my fuel gage read that i was on e, light was on, and my trip meter read 35 miles remaining with the gas i had. I refueled that day, putting 20 dollars of gas and it filled it almost up. My gas tank requires $40-$50 to…
ODI 10615795