Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the fuel system gauge sensor was not reading the actual fuel levels. When the fuel tank was filled halfway, the fuel level gauge would malfunction and display that the fuel tank was empty. The dealer stated that the fuel system sensor would be replaced. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Symptoms: "check engine" light illuminated. "low fuel" warning light illuminated. Fuel gauge indicated nearly empty even though tank was close to half full. Cause: fuel tank level sensor failed. After it was replaced, all symptoms cleared. Very expensive repair when out of warranty. A quick search on the internet revealed many other Santa Fe owners have experienced the same problem. Concern: now whenever the tank is completely filled, there is a slight odor of gas in the car. Suspect that breaking the seal on the tank to replace the fuel tank level sensor disrupted that seal such that fuel vapors can now leak through it.

Own a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 94k miles. Gas gauge erratic. Sensors bad. Asked Hyundai if they were considering a recall on the gas sensors since it is a very common problem with this make and model. They basically gave me the" sorry about your luck, but no. . . " response. The gas tank door stopped working as well so I use the manual pull in the back compartment of the vehicle to access my tank. Would get it fixed but my local dealership is horrible. Trying to figure out how to change them myself. The tail light design on the 2007 is not as visible as it should be. I get many honks and middle fingers when trying to turn. Had the lights looked at many times and they passed inspections. I did notice the tail lights are now different on the newer models.

Symptoms: "check engine" light illuminated. "low fuel" warning light illuminated. Fuel gauge indicated nearly empty even though tank was close to half full. Cause: fuel tank level sensor failed indicating fuel is always empty. "check engine" light always illuminated.

The fuel sensor unit inside tank is defective. Sometimes it is correct, other times the fuel gauge shows empty when full, half full etc. It also displays low fuel and check engine warning light will come on and stay on. It is a $ 650+ repair job at dealer !!! I have a friend with same year and model Hyundai santa fe with the same problem. . . . . How many others are out there ? gary.

The fuel senders have failed in both tanks. Tank says empty when it's full but does not read right when empty. Have run out of gas twice when it says 1/2 full. Replaced both and now they have gone out again. This is a safety issue. Could run out of gas on the highway and cause a crash. You can run out of gas anywhere, driving or ideling. Found many others with this same issue.

"check engine" light illuminated. "low fuel" warning light illuminated. Fuel gauge indicated nearly empty even though tank was close to half full. Cause: fuel tank level sensor failed indicating fuel is always empty. "check engine" light always illuminated.

Similar fuel gauge prob I have read on this site-----fuel gauge shows empty and indicator light is illuminated when tank gets below half full.

Fuel sensors have gone out and fuel gauge fluctuates between empty and 1/2 tank. Causes engine light to come on. Known issue, yet no recalls or acknowledgement from Hyundai.

Fuel level gage readout is faulty, providing erroneous and irregularly fluctuating readings on remaining gas levels. Took it to dennis Hyundai of dublin OH and was informed by service manager that this is a regular problem on 2007 Santa Fe's. He said the yellow check engine light that sporadically lights is triggered by faulty gas level sensor. The dealer cleared the trouble code for me and suggested I not waste my money on the costly repair of the sensor and use my odometer to track when I should fill the tank. Unfortunately the odometer is not designed or intended for this purpose. Most of the time the fuel level gage on the dashboard reads completely empty so I have no idea how much fuel remains in my tank. Also with the yellow check engine continually lit I'll have no practical way of knowing if some other emission control fault happens without repeatedly having to take the car to the dealer to verify the trouble code cause. Gas gauges serve a vital role in keeping the driver informed of when the tank needs more fuel. Without a reliable functioning gauge there is continual risk of depleting the fuel, resulting in a stalled engine and loss of power brakes and power steering, greatly increasing risk of an accident. It is evident from the number of complaints filed on this problem that there is a design flaw or defect in the parts or system involving this fuel level sensor and gauge. Isn't time Hyundai be made responsible for providing/funding a remedy for this defect?.

Last March I noticed the check engine light on and the vehicle hesitating to stalling out when cold and accelerating. This is worse the colder it gets outside. Also when driving you can feel a hesitation/missing going on, almost like the gas isn't flowing steadily into the engine. And recently my gas gauge is not showing accurately what is in the gas tank. I'll fill up and it still reads empty with the low fuel light on and check engine light on. It'll eventually after few start ups start to "supposedly" display the correct gas amt on the gauge. I reset my trip meter to measure how many miles on the tank so I don't run out. But the stalling on acceleration is a big issue. This could happen at a light or stop sign and end up causing an accident. I've read on this sight others having same problem. . I had same problem with a GMC envoy, about the same year as my Hyundai, GMC made good on the problem and covered the expenses as they had a "silent" recall on that issue. Hopefully Hyundai will be doing the same, we'll see after Thursday night.

The gas gauge was fluctuating drastically from one stop until the next one. One minute we had half a tank of gas and we went into a store. When we came out of the store the gas gauge was on e. We drove for a little bit and the fuel light came on as well as the check engine light. The check engine light came on all of a sudden. Took it to the dealership and they diagnosed that both the sensors in the fuel tank had stopped working. I did some research and it appears there is something unique going on with these fuel sensors. Most all the issues I could find were only 2007 & 2008 Santa Fes. I would seem highly unlikely that just these two model year have this issue unless they got a defective batch of fuel sensors that went into them or the installation was faulty, etc. It seems to happen just over 5 year mark which is just outside of warranty. I feel that an investigation should be done into this matter.

Check engine light came on and mpg counter (miles per gallon) acting erratically. Brought car immediately to dealer and it was determined that "the fuel sensor was defective" (their words). There is a 5 year/50,000 mile warranty on this part and my car is 2 months over the time limit! the cost of replacement is high ($700) but due to the fact that the sensor tells me how much gas is in the tank, I felt, for safety's sake, it should be replaced. I feel that the timing of the failure of this part is suspect and would like the NHTSA to research whether this is a common occurrence among Hyundai 2007 Santa Fe owners.

Fuel tank gauge is not registering properly. After a fill up the empty light comes on after driving less than 150 miles. My wife ran out of gas on a busy freeway due to the gauge always reading wrong. We love the car and we are even looking at trading it in for one that gets better mileage from Hyundai. Fuel gauge readings went erratic within 6 months after warranty expired. I have to leave a gallon of gas in my car because the gauge is so bad. Last week while making a left the gas can tipped over and spilled on our small boy. I feel if you have to drive around with a gas card due to a defective gas gauge that many people are now experiencing, it is a safety problem. Please let me know ASAP as I can trade the car in until the dealership rapiers it at 1025 rollins road burlingame, CA 94010 phone: 650-288-1194 reported to ntsb by other: odi id number : 10457080.

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph and the engine warning indicator began to illuminate. In addition, the fuel gauge fluctuated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that both of the fuel tank sending units would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Had a malfunctioning fuel gauge. Which read 1/4 tank of gas, with an empty tank. This happened after the guage had been jumping from full to empy a few times. Now the cars steering is starting to go. The car will all of a sudden pull while going around a banking turn, in either direction! on turns the esc will constantly go off, even on turns it never used to happen on. Also the passenger side visor has fallen off completely. The car only has 88,000 miles and this all started happening November 2011. Every time I bring it to my mechanic he says there is nothing wrong with it and it continues to happen. Yesterday there was a recall for cars being built by our manufacturer in the same year with the same problems, why was my car not recalled????? 2007 Hyundai sante fe.

Fuel sensor problems, fuel light on, check engine light on, both go out when tank is about (I would estimate) 7/8 to about 1/2 a tank but are on at full and I'm guessing 7/16 and below. I can pretty much estimate my mileage but with 2 children about to get their license I feel this would be hazardous if not dangerous should they run out of gas on a parkway or expressway. With all the complaints it should be rated as a recall and fixed. Seems to me that it occurs once the bumper to bumper warranty expires and is not covered under the drive train warranty.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge fluctuated and provided incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the fuel tank sensors would have to be replaced. Additionally, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The fuel sensors were replaced but the fuel odor continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Mah.