NHTSA Complaint #10991765 — 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10991765
Vehicle	2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 9, 2017
Date Filed	May 26, 2017
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

GAS GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER AMOUNT OF GAS THAT IS IN THE TANK. FILL UP TANK AND GAUGE REMAINS A EMPTY OR GOES TO FULL AND THE QUICKLY MOVES TO EMPTY. MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME ISSUE WITH 2009 SANTA FE. SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAVE AND CAN VERY EASILY RUN OUT OF GAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT.

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