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.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge and range till empty fluctuate never know how much fuel very huge safety issue everytime it is driven or when first started fill tank and will read anything from empty to 3/4 tank very seldom on full. Also check engine light is on code says sending units smell of fuel
ODI 11031861
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Peeling paint on roof gas tank doesn't register if tank is empty or full.
ODI 11024924
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Over the last year, our hyundai santa fe has developed a very troubling stalling problem that has only increased in frequency. The vehicle loses power while driving regardless of speed, often several times in the same trip regardless of distance traveled. It stalls on local, low-speed roads as well as freeway driving. When it stalls, all steering is lost. This is potentially dangerous. A simple google search…
ODI 11004377
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is inconsistent and keeps going up and down after putting gas in. No idea how much gas is really in the tank.
ODI 10980031
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge problems. The fuel gauge goes up and down sporadically regardless of how much gas is in the tank. You can't determine how much gas is left which has posed a safety issue leaving me stranded in an unsafe area.
ODI 11022638
Fuel/Propulsion System
On a trip this past weekend, i experienced an alarming situation. I was driving 65 mph on a highway, when the fuel gauge suddenly registered empty after my having filled the tank only 40 miles previously, and the check engine light came on. I immediately exited the highway, stopped, and called the dealership and talked to a mechanic, who said the likely explanation was a faulty fuel sensor. While we were talking,…
ODI 10958857
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel gauge in the car show no fuel at time and then 1/2, 1/4 or zero 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.
ODI 11093917
Fuel/Propulsion System
Low fuel light stays on regardless of fuel level. This is an ongoing complaint on this model and needs to be recalled for the safety of drivers. The gauge has been moving periodically but now has stayed at a constant "empty state" with the warning light on. Luckily we were able to fill the tank. We now are going to move it the tank from using g the trip miles.
ODI 10956975
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge problem: when filling the car, the fuel gauge in the car will show empty, empty light is on despite filling the car with plenty of gas. Additionally, in 2009 my car stopped suddenly while we were on a bridge in 4 lanes of traffic. The fuel tank had to be pulled and replaced. Now, when i'm driving(knowing that i have enough fuel to continue) the fuel gauge is not registering properly and will 'wag' between…
ODI 10956325
Fuel/Propulsion System
After experiencing my fuel gauge going up and down my check engine light came on. I then took it to autozone and the code said it is the fuel gauge sending unit that needs to be replaced. I've read several complaints about this same issue
ODI 10971651
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge has become erratic. It goes to empty even when full. Will sometimes pop back to partially full. Has caused me to run out of gas when on the highway when i thought i had enough fuel left. I have found nearly 200 similar complaints on line. Problem started at about 60,000 miles and is ongoing.
ODI 11022902
Fuel/Propulsion System
Had problems with the gas gauge being erratic and my 2008 santa fe, hesitating when trying to accelerate. Had the fuel pump replaced at an after market shop that i have always used on on my vehicles, in april 2016 ($707.00) and appeared to fix the problem. Here it is feb. 2017 and are experiencing the same problem, but this time we were driving and the vehicle just died and could not be restarted. I hope it's not…
ODI 10954081
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge does not read correctly unless the tank is 100% full. Even then it occasionally will read incorrectly. When filling the tank it occasionally shuts off as if full despite not being full. This is a major issue because it is impossible to tell how much gas is in the tank at any given time which is a safety concern when driving long distances.
ODI 10954447
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car started to displayed the fuel tank as empty when is not. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
ODI 10949536
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gauge not working correctly. Shows empty with light on at bottom of it.
ODI 10949544
Fuel/Propulsion System
FUEL SENSOR MALFUNCTION
ODI 10957083
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level sensor failed at 65,000 miles. Fuel gauge oscillates, no way to know how much fuel is remaining. Significant danger of vehicle cutting off while driving because fuel tank empty without driver being aware. Other automakers have issued recalls for this problem; hyundai needs to fix this known, potentially dangerous issue.
ODI 10949700
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate. Starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles. When i refill the tank, it is only half empty. Normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty. 2) check engine light comes on and off. Nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.) 3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine…
ODI 10991323
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
The issue started shortly after my vehicle surpassed 60,000 miles. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
ODI 10947099
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel sensor(s) and/or the fuel gauge on my 2008 have failed. This has caused my fuel gauge and "range" before empty gauge to fluctuate and give a false reading. I have done some research on this problem and it seems that there are a huge number of similar complaints. This is a potential safety hazard as stalling out in heavy traffic is a possibility. I am curious why hyundai has not accepted responsibility for…
ODI 10927152
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge started behaving erratically at 75000 miles. The fuel level sensor can suddenly drop to empty, then come back to 1/2 full and then to empty. It cannot show fuel level properly. This is serious hazard issue as owner cannot correctly tell fuel level while driving. Owner has 10year 100k power chain warranty but hyundai dealer refused to fix this issue as they claimed this is not part of power chain. This…
ODI 10934890
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has had a fuel gauge that would move up and down while car is still. Today the check engine light came on with a code p0464-fuel level sensor. The fuel in vehicle is at half and the gauge would go all the way to empty (with empty light coming on) then it would go back to half and move every now and then. The vehicle is at 83000. So far the the gauge is somewhat working but is very frustrating knowing that…
ODI 10923938
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level sensors failed at 80,000miles while on highway. Cannot monitor fuel level. Check engine light on. With check engine light on, vehicle fails inspection. Dealer quotes $800 to repair. Dealer acknowledges this flaw endemic to this model. Internet confirms this with high number of complaints.
ODI 10945812
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel sensor does not work when idling or driving! Fuel gauge shows empty when full. Digital display does not show distance range. A real hazard to not know how much fuel is in your tank. This is a basic need in an auto or an aircraft. This basic need should be the manufacturer's responsibility. The many blogs and forums on this issue show repairs of from $300 to $900 for fixing what shouldn't need fixing. I'd hate…
ODI 10967781
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel level sensor failed, approx. $650 in repairs. Upon researching, it looks as if this is a huge problem but hyundai is failing to deal with it (ie recalls).
ODI 10916343