NHTSA Complaint #11266014 — 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11266014 |
| Vehicle | 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 130,800 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
GAS GAUGE ERRATIC AND NOT READING PROPERLY. AFTER FUELING GAUGE DROPS TO E AND FUEL LIGHT COMES ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. WHILE DRIVING THE GAUGE CONTINUES TO GO ALL OVER THE PLACE, FROM E TO F. MECHANICS SAY FUEL SENSOR/SENDER UNIT(S) IN THE GAS TANK HAVE FAILED AND NEED REPLACEMENT, $400-$500. ONLY WAY TO KNOW THE FUEL AMOUNT IN THE TANK IS TO KEEP TRACK OF MILES DRIVEN AND ESTIMATE MILES PER GALLON AND REFUEL EVERY 200-250 MILES TO BE SAFE AND NOT RUN OUT OF GAS AND CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. PLEASE HELP TO MAKE HYUNDAI DO A RECALL ON THESE SENSORS.
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