2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 99
- 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 99 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 51 records
- engine light · 50 records
- check engine · 46 records
- fuel sensor · 17 records
- light came · 16 records
- fuel level · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 50 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to provide a proper reading and would fluctuate from full to empty after the tank was refueled. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled due to the failure. The failure was reported to the authorized dealer who stated that the contact was not included in a manufacturer recall and that the vehicle would need to be…
ODI 10712747
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was parking my car in a space at a local store. The car took off. Sudden acceleration. Went forward probably a good 15 feet before i was able to stop. I also had to have both fuel tank sensors replaced. My gas gauge would not register properly. Fluctuated up and down at random moments. Cost me $364.51! Seems to be a continuing problem. *tr
ODI 10689527
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filled up gas tank and a short time later gas gauge showed half tank. We paid particular attention to watching gauge and it randomly would go up and down. A few days later the check engine warning light came on. We went to our mechanic who checked for the reason for check engine light and the result was a code indicating that the fuel tank level sensor was working intermittently. This is a real problem as we're not…
ODI 10692633
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge fluctuates all the time. Sometimes i get a reading but most times it turns on the empty light . I have consulted several hyundai dealers mechanics and been told that this is a big and frequent problem. I have read of so many complaints , that i don't understand why there hasn't been a recall on said defect. .it is as you know virtually impossible and very expensive and dangerous for me to try to…
ODI 11121602
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge does not work properly. No matter how much gas is in tank it usually registers empty, and occasionally it will randomly fluctuate up and down. Because of this issue the check engine light is always on. This happens while car is stationary or in motion. This is a known issue by hyundai.
ODI 10782281
Fuel/Propulsion System
Pulled into gas station with a hair under a 1/4 tank of gas, shut off engine and had the attendant fill the tank. After the fill was complete i started the car engine and the fuel gauge read "e" and the yellow light came on. I moved the car forward, backward and forward again and the gauge moved slightly off the "e". I drove home the gauge move to just under half. I turned the car off and when i started it this…
ODI 10672683
Fuel/Propulsion System
I own a 2009 hyundai santa fe, the check engine light came on with odbii code p0464, fuel level sender(sensor) unit malfunction "intermittent operation". I normally repair my own vehicles and have repaired cars for many years. The issue i have is that, only on rare occasions should these fuel tank parts go bad on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles on it. I'm now seeing more and more complaints about these fuel…
ODI 10671575
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine and fuel warning lights come on and off sporadically, and the gas gauge shows the tank is empty even after we filled it. This happens regardless of the amount of fuel in the gas tank, and it makes it impossible to know the actual amount of gasoline in the vehicle. We brought it to the dealer today and was told the 2 fuel sensors need to be replaced at a cost of $600. When we purchased the vehicle new we also…
ODI 10654257
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle slowed without warning on freeway at freeway speed, then would not accelerate. Went to idle mode. Before slowdown, had mild surging at speed. Problem was diagnosed at tps or throttle position sensor. Problem with same sensor reported to hyundai dealership previous, diagnosed as loose connection reported from periodic surging while driving. After recent problem with alternator, which required replacement of…
ODI 10654195
Fuel/Propulsion System
The check engine light came on and fuel gauge went down to empty, even though i had a full tank. Took to my mechanic and he said the check engine code indicated "p0464 - fuel level sensor 'a' ckt intermittent" problem. He informed me of his price, but recommended i go to a hyundai dealership first to see if covered under the 100k power train warranty. Took to local dealer on 11/10/14 and they said it wasn't covered…
ODI 10704550
Fuel/Propulsion System
Low fuel indicator light comes on and gas gauge reads empty after recent fill up, then it slowly rises to full, indicator light then goes out and check engine light comes on, about 20 miles later check engine light goes out and gas gauge responds correctly. This has happened several times, currently check engine light is off. *tr
ODI 10654178
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel light was on. Filled gas tank. Fuel light remained on and fuel gage did not rise to full. Check engine light came on. After driving 20+ miles the fuel gage rose but drops rapidly. The fuel light will go on and the check engine light goes on and off. Hyundai dealer says they know it is an issue but no recall has been issued. The danger arises if i fail to reset the mileage and should run out of gas without…
ODI 10653742
Fuel/Propulsion System
2009 hyundai santa fe experiencing wild fuel gage spikes, reads e when tank is full, then reads 1/2 full and is all over the map.. Hyundai is aware of the problem but has not indicated a recall.. This item should be places on recall as it is a hazard, to the driver, occupants and others on the road. Gauge could read full when it's actually empty resulting in traffic accidents.. This issue also results in a check…
ODI 10637066
Fuel/Propulsion System
The check engine light came on as i was filling up my vehicle. Once i filled it, i could not get it to start. Took two to three tries to get the vehicle to turn over. I had the battery checked and my battery is good. My fuel gauge sits at empty for the first 100 miles after filling up with the low fuel indicator light on. I have had the car checked and was told it was told i had a problem with the fuel sensor. I had…
ODI 10781562
Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm experiencing a problem with the fuel sensor failing. The fuel gauge shows empty and then slowly rises to indicate i have fuel. Sometimes the fuel indicator light comes on after i've just filled up and stays on for a day or so. 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…
ODI 10606414
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel indicator on our santa fe is only accurate for the first 1/4 of a tank, after that it indicates the tank is empty and the "check engine" light appears. We have to keep track of our mileage in order to know when we are low on fuel. Very annoying to have to do this. What if the "check engine" light is on for another reason? How will we know? This is an on-going problem with hyundai,who has not addressed the…
ODI 10637711
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to operate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not provided. The failure mileage was 100,700.
ODI 10700745
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had a sudden loss of power while traveling on the interstate at 70 mph. Had to get over quickly as the traffic was heavy and the car had no power. The engine would not deliver any power, other than idle. Turned the car off and let it sit for about 15 seconds, then started the car and had power back for about 3 miles. Happened again and did the same for about ten miles until got home. Recently started to happen…
ODI 10731812
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was showing an empty reading when the fuel tank was half full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the fuel sensors were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,800 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10578626
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light coming on. Had it checked out and it was the fuel level sensor. Gas gauge not working properly now. I checked and there has been many more reports for this type of problem. Company should fix this problem at little or no cost.
ODI 10726472
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine light came on and then fuel warning light came on even though i had a least 1/2 tank of gas. Filled up my gas tank, all lights were out. When i had approximately 1/2 tank again, the engine and fuel lights came on. I brought my car to my mechanic and was told the 2 fuel sensors need to be replaced at a cost of over $350.00. Upon online researching, i learned that there are many others who are experiencing the…
ODI 10661970
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have taken this vehicle to the dealership 11 times in the last 2 1/2 years trying to fix an issue where i randomly cannot put fuel in the car. The nozzles click off as if the tank is full, usually after pumping a few gallons. The dealership says they have replaced every single piece of the fuel system, but it continues to have issues and they're not sure why. Sometimes it works fine; sometimes pumping gas slowly…
ODI 10732724
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was on a return trip of 5 hours or so each way which i took at about 30,000 miles on the odometer, and noticed a very pronounced drop in power and acceleration capability quite suddenly. It was as if some wiring or hose had come loose under the hood. A few months later, when the problem had not changed at all in over 3000 miles of day-to-day driving, including a daily stint (to work) of maybe [redacted] on the…
ODI 10513166
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas gage indication shows empty when the tank is full or empty. This happened with our 2008 santa fe too.
ODI 11081813