Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe based on all problems reported for the 2008 Santa Fe.
Fuel level sensor is bad causing fuel gauge to act erratically. Causes check engine light to constantly stay on. After filling gas tank, gas pedal must be pressed when starting and shifting into drive so car doesn't stall ,creating dangerous situation at the pump.
After filling the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with fuel, I started the engine and the fuel gauge was on e and the low fuel light was on. Later the fuel gauge needle moved but not to full. This has occurred several times since that first incident. The fuel gauge does not register accurately and the check engine light comes on occasionally. The distance to empty mileage indicator is also incorrect. There is no way to know how much fuel remains in the tank.
Gas gauge started to malfunction. Also check engine light comes on. Gas tank is full and is reacting wildly. Dealer says it's a $650 fix. This should be a recall !!! safety issue.