2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 205
- 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 gauge · 88 records
- engine light · 72 records
- check engine · 69 records
- fuel level · 27 records
- fuel tank · 25 records
- light comes · 24 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 103 |
| 100–150k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas guage in this vehicle stopped working over a year ago and we have ran out of gas in the middle of traffic when we keep our gas guage filled in this vehicle all the time causing a danger to ourselves and our children someday somebody is going to hit us due to this issue keeps happening in the middle of traffic and the road and interstate. It constantly keeps showing us empty when we are not. I have read many…
ODI 11291872
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was getting check system warnings. Then my fuel gauges went crazy and did not register accurately and i could not tell if my gas tank was holding the gas and as much gas as i put in was not registering and once the car stopped while driving and it had gas in it. Apparently per what i've read from others, this is a rampant problem with this vehicle year and model and i think other years too. I've written to hyundai…
ODI 11279061
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge saying it's on empty when there is gas in the car when this happens the service engine light turns on
ODI 11266209
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge erratic and not reading properly. After fueling gauge drops to e and fuel light comes on and check engine light comes on. While driving the gauge continues to go all over the place, from e to f. Mechanics say fuel sensor/sender unit(s) in the gas tank have failed and need replacement, $400-$500. Only way to know the fuel amount in the tank is to keep track of miles driven and estimate miles per gallon and…
ODI 11266014
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge sending unit faulty and doesn't give a correct reading to the level of fuel in the car.
ODI 11266709
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel pump and sensors went bad. The fuel gauge started glitching and going up and down randomly. After 1-2 months it was showing empty at all times. I changed the sensors and the fuel gauge went to the middle even when the tank was full. I had to replace both sensors and the fuel pump to get it fixed.
ODI 11297376
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
The fuel gauge fluctuates and is not accurate. After filling up the gas tank, the fuel gauge may show "empty", and it rises and falls very quickly. This can occur when driving straight, turning, or when parked while the vehicle is turned on. There is no way to accurately tell how much fuel is left in the tank. This faulty fuel gauge could leave any santa fe motorist and their passengers stranded in a dangerous…
ODI 11186101
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge stopped working at 84500 miles. The check engine light comes on and even though the tank is full, the gauge reads empty and the fuel low light comes on.
ODI 11266904
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge became inoperable and failed to provide an accurate reading. In addition, while driving, the contact could not determine when the fuel was low. The vehicle was taken to boch hyundai (located at 391 providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11164481
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sending sensor is erratic causing chk engine code p0464. Unsafe driving condition and should be recalled to be fix.
ODI 11181295
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge shows empty, low fuel light and check engine light comes on after driving a little sometimes everything gets to normal next day fuel gauge shows empty or half full when it is full because i know i just had it filled. There are a lot of complains about this online forums.hyundai have to recall this problem the repair is very expensive and you don't know exactly how much fuel you have in your tank also…
ODI 11141800
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor failing. Fill tank and sensor stays at empty with warning light.
ODI 11143897
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My 2008 hyundai santa fe while driving stalls, truck is no longer on while driving. Power steering and control over steering wheel is loss. This has been happening quite frequently while driving. Happen twice while driving on highway which, scared me to death. Check engine light and battery lights comes on when this happens. Now the engine light comes on stay for a few days then turns off. My fuel gage k doesn't…
ODI 11128545
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level sensor failed....inaccurate fuel gauge causing owners to not know when the cars fuel tank is low, and sometimes causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving.
ODI 11124582
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge fluctuates and the check engine light comes on. Problem is intermittent. Can occur anytime, but mostly after filling the gas tank. Vehicle can be stationary or moving. Has been occurring for at least a year.
ODI 11123197
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensors are not working properly causing gas gauge to move erratically and triggering check engine light to come on. Vehicle was in motion on a city street. Sensor is not reliable creating a risk of running out of gas.
ODI 11100744
Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling my tank to full, a few minutes later while at a light, my gas light came on indicating low on fuel almost empty. Check engine light came on, went out, came on for few days. Took car to service at hyundai and was told that fuel sensors are bad and need to be replaced. Will cost almost $800. Service said that this has been a common occurrence in the 2008 santa fe's. And, apparently, none if it is…
ODI 11112774
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge not working properly. Goes to empty when i put gas in to fill tank and fuel light comes on. After driving a few miles, needle on gauge fluctuates. Then check engine light comes on. I ran out of gas while trying to enter into traffic on highway and almost got ran over , almost causing a serious accident. Extremely dangerous situation! My mechanic just replaced both fuel sensors on 4/29/2019 as check engine…
ODI 11208557
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge fluctuates and does not show an accurate fuel level. It's only accurate after filling and then after usage is inaccurate. This at times results in check engine lights that would fail emissions. Highway driving is a concern if the car suddenly lost engine power. Started at 110k miles.
ODI 11092603
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge frequently bobs from empty to full within a matter of seconds and causes the check engine light to go on when there is plenty of fuel
ODI 11076387
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sensor/gauge reads as empty all the time no matter how much gas is in the tank, this includes after filling up. This causes the check engine light to come on as well. Although this is not a direct safety issue, after researching on line it is clear that this issue has been going on for several model years of this car. If you went by the number of complaints on this site, it might not look like much but an…
ODI 11075026
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level indicator stopped working. Gas tank can be full, and it stays on empty or fluctuates while driving or stopped.
ODI 11157024
Fuel/Propulsion System
As the same as everyone else, at 70k miles gas gauge stopped working properly and check engine light is stuck on. We are very concerned about not knowing the amount of gas and running out on the highway. Appears to be a safety concern with the vehicle shutting down. Shocked hyundai has not recalled this problem. I have owned several hyundai's but this is the last.
ODI 11083775
Fuel/Propulsion System
TAKATA RECALL GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING.
ODI 11083699
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel guage in the car show no fuel at time and then 1/2 or 1/4 tank, check engine light is on, i have had the check engine light checked and was advised that it is the gauge in the fuel tank. There are other family with 2008 hyundai with the same issue?? Help the check engine light stays on..
ODI 11089869