Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gas Tank Strap problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Carburetor problems |
The contact owns a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, he noticed a fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel tank and straps were corroded. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint but offered no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000.
When getting gas, the pump always 'clicks off' when tank is 1. 5-2 gallons from being full. The only way to ensure a full tank is to continue pumping until gas comes out the top of the filler neck. This usually means overriding as many as 50 pump 'click offs'. On the edmunds chat room I have seen other Santa Fe owners complaining about the same problem so I believe this is a design flaw with the vehicle. By the way, I have yet to find any gas station where this does not occur. Obviously, this method of getting a full tank is not desirable but what's the point of having a 17 gallon gas tank if it will only take 15 gallons of gas? thank you.
Air intake is located low in engine compartment. In rainy weather water gets into intake and shorts the mass air sensor.