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 gauge sensor fails to monitor the correct fuel level which activates the "check engine" light. If another issue arises with the vehicle that would activate the "check engine" light, i would not know because the failed fuel gauge sensor keeps the light on constantly. *tr
ODI 10649170
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge sensor fails to monitor the correct fuel level which activates the "check engine" light. If another issue arises with the vehicle that would activate the "check engine" light, i would not know because the failed fuel gauge sensor keeps the light on constantly. *tr
ODI 10649118
Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility
The sun visor is defective and falls down when driving causing a safety hazard. The fuel sensor is defective as well. *tr
ODI 10632302
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle suddenly loses all power and pressing the accelerator doesn't rev the engine. The "esc off " & "check engine" light comes. This has happened while driving on the freeway. After stopping and switching off engine and restarting it is ok. The air bag "red light" is on. *js
ODI 10609082
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving the clutch pedal suddenly dropped to the floor from underneath my foot. Then the car started to accelerate, even though my foot was on the brake and over the clutch. I was luckily able to get it back under control without hitting anyone, and get it pulled over, but it wasn't easy. Having a friend and 2 babies in the car with me, it was fairly terrifying. We got it pulled over and stopped, and…
ODI 10595357
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge was not registering correctly the amount of fuel in the tank. We would fill up the tank and the gauge would read empty. Investigated and found that gm vehicles had the same issue in many models from 2005-2007. They were recalled, there is no recall to date for hyundai vehicles with the same problem. This issue could be extremely dangerous, people don't have any idea how much fuel is in their tanks and…
ODI 10593417
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel indicator gauge is broken. Does not properly indicate fuel level. Check engine light is always on due to this malfunction. Very common problem according to online search. Too expensive to fix when it should be covered under hyundai recall when it is such a common problem. I will not know if there are other engine issue with the check engine light always on. Dangerous.
ODI 11030855
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel system gauge sensor was not reading the actual fuel levels. When the fuel tank was filled halfway, the fuel level gauge would malfunction and display that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer stated that the fuel system sensor would be replaced. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10577506
Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility
2 complaints: 1. My fuel injector needed to be replaced twice within a year. I deal with a local autobody and they stated this has been a problem for years. The issue causes your gas gauge to be incorrect and the car eventually stops running. Expensive to fix. 2. The driver side sun visor broke off and hung by wires while i was driving. This, again, seems to be a consistent problem with the 2007 santa fe. Why no…
ODI 10616198
Fuel/Propulsion System
Own a 2007 hyundai santa fe 94k miles. Gas gauge erratic. Sensors bad. Asked hyundai if they were considering a recall on the gas sensors since it is a very common problem with this make and model. They basically gave me the" sorry about your luck, but no..." response. The gas tank door stopped working as well so i use the manual pull in the back compartment of the vehicle to access my tank. Would get it fixed but…
ODI 10588217
Fuel/Propulsion System
Unable to tell how much gas is in the car. The fuel sensor is broken. I've seen many posts online about this issue with this vehicle.
ODI 10789264
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
This is actually my third complaint. I have spoken to hyundai no one will acknowledge that there is a problem. First my check engine light came on. I was told it was a fuel gauge sensor. I recently had them replaced now my car's check engine light is flashing and the car has stalled on me several times while in traffic or on the interstate. Hyundai is ignoring this. I think it's my fuel/ proposition system. I had a…
ODI 10836905
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I went to the dealer to have recall issues corrected and another customer brought his same year vehicle with the same issues in for his recalls. I heard him tell the service guy the exact same issues i was having. They pulled my car around and when i got in the car the esc light was still on so i went back in to ask about it and he pulls it up my info and tells me the production date did not qualify and that it's…
ODI 10551470
Fuel/Propulsion System
Several days ago my check engine light came on and the fuel gauge started acting erratic. It would read properly then read empty then read half full. The diagnostic code came up that it was the fuel sending unit. This is a $4-500 repair and my car is just outside of the warranty. After research online it appears that this is a very common problem with the 2007 santafe and seems to happen around this mileage. I think…
ODI 10550995
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sensor unit inside tank is defective. Sometimes it is correct, other times the fuel gauge shows empty when full, half full etc. It also displays low fuel and check engine warning light will come on and stay on. It is a $ 650+ repair job at dealer !!! I have a friend with same year and model hyundai santa fe with the same problem.....how many others are out there ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10653134
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on, i took it to my mechanic who informed me its the fuel sensors. The one on the fuel pump and one on the gauge. My gas gauge will fluctuate to full then empty. I was told eventually the vehicle will shut down. Costs about $500 to repair. I just purchased my vehicle 5 weeks prior as used with 50320 on the odometer. I have a limited warranty through the dealer and an extended warranty as…
ODI 10546512
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel senders have failed in both tanks. Tank says empty when it's full but does not read right when empty. Have run out of gas twice when it says 1/2 full. Replaced both and now they have gone out again. This is a safety issue. Could run out of gas on the highway and cause a crash. You can run out of gas anywhere, driving or ideling. Found many others with this same issue.
ODI 10910176
Fuel/Propulsion System
Two weeks ago, i started my car and was shocked to see the fuel gauge way below "e" and the light had turned on, along with the "check engine" light. I was afraid i had neglected to get gas, even thought i was pretty sure that when i left the car the night before i was over a 1/4 of a tank. I made it to the gas station and fueled up. I only put $20 in at the time, because i was in a hurry. I got in, started the car…
ODI 10537415
Fuel/Propulsion System
Similar fuel gauge prob i have read on this site-----fuel gauge shows empty and indicator light is illuminated when tank gets below half full. *tt
ODI 10537638
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor not working correctly. After filling up fuel level reads zero. Fuel level fluctuates between full and empty. After code testing it is revealed that the fuel level sensors are bad. Just about everyone i know seems to be having these problems. *tr
ODI 10608371
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was displaying erroneous fuel level readings. When the fuel level was at half full, the fuel level gauge would read empty. The check engine warning light would also illuminate shortly after the failure occurred. The dealer was contacted and advised that the fuel system sensor would need to be replaced. The manufacture was not…
ODI 10577504
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated consistently and the fuel gauge reading began to fluctuate. In addition, an odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who stated the failure was contributed to a faulty fuel level sensor. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10533593
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensors have gone out and fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and 1/2 tank. Causes engine light to come on. Known issue, yet no recalls or acknowledgement from hyundai. *tr
ODI 10514186
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle is experiencing fluctuating fuel gauge readout due to premature failure of fuel level sensors. Failed sensors have set off a "check engine light". In the event of a "check engine light", the vehicle fails to pass state emissions inspections. *tr
ODI 10523210
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level gage readout is faulty, providing erroneous and irregularly fluctuating readings on remaining gas levels. Took it to dennis hyundai of dublin oh and was informed by service manager that this is a regular problem on 2007 santa fe's. He said the yellow check engine light that sporadically lights is triggered by faulty gas level sensor. The dealer cleared the trouble code for me and suggested i not waste my…
ODI 10681386