2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 36 records
- check engine · 28 records
- engine light · 24 records
- fuel level · 19 records
- fuel sensor · 19 records
- level sensor · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge in my 2008 hyundai santa fe is not functioning properly. Upon filling up it goes to empty with the low fuel light indicator. After driving 40-60 mile the gauge may read 1/4-3/4 tank. Other times it drops to empty and will not move. I am the original owner and the mileage is 75,000. *tr
ODI 10594931
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge shows empty when we would just put gas in the car. The gas gauge will show 1/2 tank than sometimes go down to empty quickly. We also notice that sometimes after we fill gas into the car we would have to try a few times before the car will start. But this happens only when we just put gas in the car. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10567645
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The fuel gauge on my 2008 hyundai santa fe at around 67k miles started reading empty and then it started reading normal and then empty. Finally it has only read empty for the past couple thousand miles. I was hoping that it would fix itself which it never did. Wishful thinking. I ended up bringing my santa fe into the local hyundai service department to troubleshoot the problem plus replace the front and back…
ODI 10562797
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel level sensor is bad causing fuel gauge to act erratically. Causes check engine light to constantly stay on. After filling gas tank, gas pedal must be pressed when starting and shifting into drive so car doesn't stall ,creating dangerous situation at the pump. *tr
ODI 10560899
Fuel System, Gasoline
As of late, the fuel gauge has been acting very erratically. The low fuel light is lit even when the fuel tank is full. As i'm driving, the amount of fuel on the fuel gauge fluctuates from empty to 3/4 or from full down to empty. Seeing that there are several complaints about the same thing, hyundai should issue a recall - obviously this is a defect with the fuel sensor. Overall, this vehicle has been a really good…
ODI 10561938
Fuel System, Gasoline
Over the past six months, the gas gauge will show empty and warning lights come when you just filled up the gas tank completely full. At other times, the gas gauge will go from full to 1/2 tank. Other times when you start the car, it will show empty when it has 1/2 tank. So in other words, the gas gauge is not working. I understand that many 2008 hyundai santa fe car owners are having the same problems. To fix the…
ODI 10584714
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor circuit was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/27/14*lj
ODI 10561189
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel sensor is bad and causing the fuel needle to fluctuate and give incorrect warnings about low fuel and amount of fuel left in the fuel tank. *tr
ODI 10559377
Fuel System, Gasoline
After filling the 2008 hyundai santa fe with fuel, i started the engine and the fuel gauge was on e and the low fuel light was on. Later the fuel gauge needle moved but not to full. This has occurred several times since that first incident. The fuel gauge does not register accurately and the check engine light comes on occasionally. The distance to empty mileage indicator is also incorrect. There is no way to know…
ODI 10561451
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Was second vehicle at stop light with foot on brake. Vehicle suddenly lunged forward overriding brake, and hit back of vehicle in front causing damage and possible injury to other driver. Had pedestrians been in front, could easily have run over them. Months prior, twice on same day engine power died while driving. Hyundai replaced throttle position sensor. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10576083
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what i have read i am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge…
ODI 10556933
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas gauge started to malfunction. Also check engine light comes on. Gas tank is full and is reacting wildly. Dealer says it's a $650 fix. This should be a recall !!! Safety issue. *tr
ODI 10555127
Fuel System, Gasoline
After the vehicle reached about 70,000 miles, the gas gauge started to show erratic levels and then after a month the fuel gauge stopped working at all. The engine check light would go on and off also then stayed on constantly. *tr
ODI 10564729
Fuel System, Gasoline
I'm also experiencing the same problem with the fuel sensor failing.the fuel gauge shows empty and then later that i have fuel. I called my dealer and they told me this is a common problem. They said at this time there's no recall out for this repair, but agreed that there should be. This can become a safety issue and could cause serious injuries to the driver as well as other vehicles on the road. I love my vehicle…
ODI 10545348
Fuel System, Gasoline
Within the past week i noticed my fuel gauge drop to empty and the fuel low light go on. I had plenty of gas knowing that i had just filled up the day before. I shut off the engine and when i restarted the engine the fuel gauge went up to 3/4 full as where i expected it to go. Suddenly the gauge was going down and than back up again. I pushed the trip button to see the range of miles to empty and it was also…
ODI 10542789
Fuel System, Gasoline
After filling tank gauge showed empty and check engine light on. Not sure of. How much gas i have, safety issue. *tr
ODI 10544354
Fuel System, Gasoline
The gas gauge fluctuates on my car as well and i only have about 33,000 miles! One minute the car will register 1/2 of a tank of gas, then all of a sudden it will go to empty and the gas light comes on. Wait a couple of minutes and it comes back up. I brought it to the dealer yesterday, told the service agent about the problem, and she said that they have to charge a $108 diagnostic fee to figure out the problem. I…
ODI 10531985
Fuel System, Gasoline
At approximately 60000 miles,i noticed that my fuel gauge was not registering correctly. Would fill it up and the gauge would register a 1/4 tank, problem got worse in the proceeding weeks. Check engine came on took it to auto parts place and they said the fuel sensors were bad. Total cost to repair $440. No help from dealer. Extended warranty not helpful either. *tr
ODI 10523808
Fuel System, Gasoline
The gas gauge began fluctuating between half full and empty. The check engine light came on. I took it to my nearest o'reilly's where they tested it and said it was a fuel sensor problem. After a couple weeks it began to seemingly work again, but i began having serious problems with it a few weeks after that. My gauge never registers full after filling it. Sometimes it starts off at empty (light on) but as i drive…
ODI 10543087
Fuel System, Gasoline · Instrument Cluster/Panel
My fuel gauge is very erratic ;we never know how much fuel we have.it fluctuates from full to empty at will causing us to try to judge by the miles driven or fill up every few days. I would hate to run out of gas on an interstate in middle of the night because of a miscalculation on the mileage. I feel this is a safety hazard and the company seems aware of it. *tr
ODI 10521747
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving from marshall, nc to asheville, nc, my wife and i were driving at approximately 55-60 miles per hour when then engine warning light came on. The fuel tank was full and the fuel gauge started to act crazy telling me that the tank was empty. Upon noticing this problem, i immediately called hyundai and they said to bring it in. When i took it in, they ran a diagnostic for $45.00 and came back and told me…
ODI 10522591
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
On 5/15/13 i had my stop lamp switch replaced per recall campaign 110. The following day, i noticed cold engine fluctuation and surging. This has happened regularly, with the engine sometimes fluctuating up to nearly 2000rpm while the car is in park. Gradually, the issue progressed to difficulty accelerating and a shaking/hesitation feeling while downshifting that feels like the engine is going to stall out, but it…
ODI 10521113
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to display the accurate fuel level readings. The contact mentioned that after refueling the vehicle, the low fuel warning light would continuously illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10606483
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline
Back in april, my santa fe also had the fuel gauge issue. It also began fluctuating wildly and the range computer was all over the place. The dealer told me it was part of the fuel pump and that i had to replace both of them, who knew it had two. It cost me $1,583.80 to fix. They told me if i didn't fix it, the car could just lose power and we would be stuck on the side of the road. This should definitely be a…
ODI 10553022
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that fuel level sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel level sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current…
ODI 10481006