2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 17
- 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 · 9 records
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- fuel sender · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
2009 hyundai santa fe limited with a 3.3 liter engine with approximately 53,500 mi. I was setting stopped on a city street with my foot on the brake when the engine suddenly started revving up as fast it could go (app 6k to 7k rpm's). It was all i could do to keep the vehicle from taking off and slamming into the vehicle in front of me. It was creeping along and tapped the truck in front of me when i got the vehicle…
ODI 10944110
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
Faulty fuel sensor gauge. When trying to fill an empty tank the pump shuts off after only a couple of gallons. If i wasn't paying attention i would have thought it was full. I've seen complaints that the fuel gauge stops working on this car at similar mileage, if that happens too i won't know how much gas is in my car. I could then run out of gas while driving and lose power steering. This is an accident hazard. *tr
ODI 10930006
Fuel System, Gasoline
My address is [xxx]. My name is [xxx]. The problem in my car is fuel level sensor when i drive in highway my fuel gauge is goes crazy their going up then down then warning light no fuel in tank but fuel is full that the problem in my car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10864442
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel sender assembly and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 01/05/2017*ct
ODI 10920441
Fuel System, Gasoline
As with many other owners, we share the fuel sender sensor problem with our 2009 hyundai santa fe . The codes are for both the left and right sides, meaning both will have to be replaced. The fuel gauge empty light is always on, no matter how much gas is in the tank, and check engine light as well. Quoted from $350 to $620 dollars from local repair shops. We failed nj inspection due to engine light, and this is a…
ODI 10669555
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge reading fluctuated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel sender assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,500.
ODI 10640122
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sante fe. The contact stated that when refueling to capacity, the low fuel warning light would illuminate and the fuel level gauge would shoe empty within 50 miles. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 86,000.
ODI 10595632
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph, using cruise control, the car suddenly lost power. I stepped on the gas and it would not accelerate. I coasted to a stop and pulled onto the shoulder. The engine was running, transmission was in gear, but the car would not move. I turned off the ignition and let it sit for a few minutes. I restarted it, had power, everything seemed normal, except the engine…
ODI 10588526
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge is erratic, check engine light on, fails nj emissions, dealer will not fix a known issue!!!! *tr
ODI 10604917
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel sender is defective, it is broken causing the fuel gauge to fail. This happens often to my model car, right after warranty period. *js
ODI 10585574
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving down road, gas gauge went from full to empty and back again. Since that day, gauge moves every 5/10 minutes, daily. Have to set trip mileage after each fill up. *tr
ODI 10569194
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have 2009 santa fe. This happened first time in february 2014 that i was filling gas (i always do full) and as i started leaving the gas station my fuel gauge showed empty. I went back to the gas station and ask the attendant that there is a mistake, my tank is not full it is empty. But i was wrong, because he told me there is no way the pump machine will lie and he fills 100s of vehicle per day from each of his…
ODI 10593364
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle looses all power. It also surges and stalls. *tr
ODI 10595674
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Was going about 70 mph around topeka kansas when the vehicle lurched, then the esc, engine and chassis lights flashed. Immediately afterwards the car lost all propulsion. Fortunately i was by an off-ramp, but could of gotten in an accident which such a sudden deceleration. Managed to get to an autozone store to check the fault. The fault came up as the throttle position sensor (tps). Managed to get it to the…
ODI 10546038
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel sensor failed and registered empty tank with low fuel warning light, check engine light activated. Since then the fuel gauge has not operated correctly and the check engine remains lit. Fault has been traced to fuel tank sensor which requires removal and replacement. *tr
ODI 10548507
Fuel System, Gasoline
About 6 to 9 months after purchasing santa fe car stalled while driving down road with 1/4 tank of gas indicated. Gas was put in car and driven to dealership with car stalling a second time in route. Dealer said it was a faulty fuel sensor and it was replaced under warranty. Car stalled on interstate while going 70mph 3/2013 with 1/3 tank of gas showing. Upon adding gas car ran again. Waited a few months until car…
ODI 10567630
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Incident 1: (10-20-2010) driver side head light was fogging up constantly. Dealer replaced the head light under warranty. Incident 2: (02-22-2011) upon fill-up of the gas tank, just before it was topped off, there was a series of clunking noises. After taking it to the dealership, the gas tank was replaced. Incident 3: (05-01-2011 approx.) upon removal of the cabin air filter cover, the little plastic parts that are…
ODI 10470941