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The fuel gauge keeps fluctuating on the the amount of gas available. I have 87000 miles on this vehicle. Without proper accounting of gas available, I am afraid the car may run out of fuel on highway
My fuel level sensor went out at 70,000 miles and left me stranded along a busy expressway with a 1 year old. This is very dangerous and I have seen several complaints regarding this issue. This item should definitely be recalled, please notify Hyundai. Thank you.
Gas gage is not working, I have to always fill my tank up I never know how much gas I have in my tank. I have ran out of gas several times. This is a safety issue because I have ran out of gas in heavy traffic areas. I've checked all the fuses and they all work.
Check engine light came on when starting. Fuel level sensor dropped to empty even though tank was recently filled. Fuel level indicator would rise and fall and give false readings. Diagnostic of check engine light showed P0464: Fuel level sensor "a" circuit intermittent. P0463: Fuel level sensor "a" circuit high. P2069: Fuel level sensor "B" circuit high. Cost to repair close to $900.
My Santa Fe ESC light came on and the car went into a "limp mode". it slowed down to 10 mph and wouldn't let me accelerate. I pulled over and I could feel the engine sputtering. I turned off the engine and waited a minute, turned the engine back on and everything was fine. Happened the next day as well, now when I drive whether its a cold start or after 30 minutes of driving the vehicle goes into limp mode. I took it to te dealer and $350 dollars later ihad the problem fixed, turned out to be a throttle position sensor. I have done research on this problem and I am not the only one this has happened to. This is a serious issue that I feel needs to be addressed by Hyundai immediately before someone gets injured or killed. The first time this happened to me I was driving on the interstate early in the morning and I was travelling on the inside lane and I was able to pull off the highway or my wife and I could have been seriously hurt or killed.
- Punta Gorda, FL, USA
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Fuel sensors failed and need to be replaced at a cost of $550.. the check engine light went on and the fuel gauge light went on indicating the was no fuel, but the gas tank was full. The fuel gauge dial indicator also dropped to down to zero and is inconsistent with the reading. Sometimes it goes up and then it drops. This has been a wide spread problem encountered by many Hyundai owners. The service techs are well aware a problem exists. No other car I have ever owned has had this costly problem. Hyundai should forced to do a recall.
This is actually my third complaint. I have spoken to Hyundai no one will acknowledge that there is a problem. First my check engine light came on. I was told it was a fuel gauge sensor. I recently had them replaced now my car's check engine light is flashing and the car has stalled on me several times while in traffic or on the interstate. Hyundai is ignoring this. I think it's my fuel/ proposition system. I had a tune-up the car shakes like it's going to stall constantly. I can smell the fuel from inside of the car. I cannot believe after all the complaints they still say that the cars affected were either only 2006 models or were never sold. That's a lie. They've had over four hundred complaints and three years to do something about this.
Both fuel sensors failed and need to be replaced at a cost of $551. The check engine light went on and the fuel gauge light went on indicating the was no fuel, but the gas tank was full. The fuel gauge dial indicator also dropped to down to zero and is inconsistent with the reading. Sometimes it goes up and then it drops. This has been a wide spread problem encountered by many Hyundai owners. The service techs are well aware a problem exists. No other car I have owned has had this costly problem. Hyundai should do a recall.
I bought my Santa Fe in 2008, with 12,000 miles on it. I've had to replace a gas pedal switch, gear shift switch, gas gauge switch, driver's seat switch, two batteries replaced, the driver's visor hung down, both hydraulics lifts gate replace, backseat left side door lock replace and still doesn't work right and of course the ESC light problems. All the problems started in January 2015.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the air bag, electronic stability control (ESC), and egr warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge indicated empty when the tank was full. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Gas gage said empty so I went to put gas in it the pump kept shutting off so I moved and went another pump I starting put gas in the car and the gas came flying out of the car pouring all over me I was soaked with gas I took it to a shop and here it was the gas sensor it was reading empty when actually it was full they had to take the tank down and put in a sensor 5 hours of work I had cars that were 20 years old or older and they never did this Hyundai need's to recall this year because I see this is a common problem with 2007 santa
My fuel gage changes constantly. One minute saying I'm full, the next saying it is empty with the gas light on. Next the check engine light came on, brought it to the service center, whom stated that the fuel pump needs to be replaced. This is well over a $750 job and a known Hyundai Santa Fe issue. It is unacceptable that Hyundai hasn't recalled this part, due to the severity of this issue. This happens while being stationary and moving. It has been happening for a couple of weeks now.
My 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe suddenly accelerated when I attempted to apply the brakes to slow down so I could get into a left hand turning lane. As soon as I touched the brakes, the car revved up and accelerated to a very high speed on its own. I'm not sure how fast I was going, but fast enough to throw me back against the car seat as I ran through a red light unable to stop. I tried the brakes again but they didn't work.. shifting the car into neutral or any other gear did nothing to slow or stop the car either. I finally reached down and turned the key off, at which time I lost my power steering. I steered into an open field, hit a fence, and continued quite a ways the car was stopped by an incline to a ravine.
I received a service campaign notification re my 2007 Hyundai sante fe auto to inspect (& possibly replace) the alternator & replace the front valve cover gasket. I made an appointment with the van nuys ca service department. After persisting to get an answer as to how long the service would take, I was told I could expect 2 days. I need transportation to & from Hyundai. I was told their shuttle would only take me 6 miles. My home is 8.2 miles away. I was told I could rent a vehicle for $30+ per day. It it appropriate that such a notification should cost me upwards of $60"???? what Agency oversees automobile safety or to whom should I complain about this"
On the way to take my children to school my fuel light came on. I thought this was odd as I had a half a tank of gas when I parked it in the garage for the night. I went to the gas station filled up the gas tank (it only tool $13 to fill up) even though I knew I wasn't empty. Well the very next morning again my gas light was on saying it's empty. My check engine light was never been on during this.
All of the sudden my gas guage started to fluctuate in its readings. I noticed one day my gas light was on--stating my gas tank was empty and I know I had gas in the tank. I ended up going to the gas station and filled the tank. My guage read full for a day then my gas light went on (empty). As I drove the car I noticed the gas guage slowly rise to the correct reading of "full". the fluctuation in the readings are constant. This is very frustrating and concerning to me, as I drive children around and cannot rely on my gas guage to give me an accurate reading. I am constantly going to the gas station just to make sure that I do have gas. This issue caused my engine light to come on. If I run out of gas on the freeway, or off in the desert here, it could be fatal.
All of the sudden my gas guage started to fluctuate in its readings. I noticed one day my gas light was on--stating my gas tank was empty and I know I had gas in the tank. I ended up going to the gas station and filled the tank. My guage read full for a day then my gas light went on (empty). As I drove the car I noticed the gas guage slowly rise to the correct reading of "full". the fluctuation in the readings are constant. This is very frustrating and concerning to me, as I drive children around and cannot rely on my gas guage to give me an accurate reading. I am constantly going to the gas station just to make sure that I do have gas. This issue caused my engine light to come on and as a result cannot pass emissions until I get this fixed.
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- Owings Mills, MD, USA