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My husband and i just purchased this 2008 santa fe gls (used with 10,000 miles) about two weeks ago.we noticed this issue two days later.the passenger airbag will not turn on when i, a 120 lb, 5' 7", 31 year old adult female sit in the seat.i took it in to the hyundai service center and was simply told that i was not heavy enough to activate the seat so there was nothing i could do.i was also told that it is set to activate for anyone over 110 lbs.i am definitely heavier than that.this seems to me to be a safety issue which should be resolved quickly as i have read of many other customers with similar issues.
Campaign 103 recall.i have this exact problem with my 2008 santa fe but never recieved a recall notice.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id numbers 12v354000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/ control module) and 11v472000 (air bags:frontal). The contact also stated that after the repairs, the air bag warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front passenger seat belt tension sensor wiring harness clip failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,784. The current mileage was approximately 62,550. The vin was unavailable.
I took my vehicle into the dealership in may to fix two recalls, one of which was the air bag recalibration on the passenger seat. Approximately two weeks after the recall was done, my air bag light came in. I took it to the same dealership that had performed the recalls and they said it was the seat belt pretensioner in the passenger seat & would cost $491 to fix. I told them they should pay for it because it had something to do with the recall they had just performed but they refused and now i am out the money. I had no choice but to fix it because in case of an accident my passenger would be unprotected. Hyundai america should reimburse me the money!
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for two months because the air bag light and door locks were not working properly.the dealer is currently stating that they have to rewire the entire vehicle.the vehicle has not yet been to the repair shop for the air bag light to be repaired.the part was ordered, but it did not remedy the failure.the doors have been repaired unsuccessfully approximately six times.the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the esc and abs sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. Upon starting the vehicle and driving at unknown speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (bentley hyundai, 3805 university dr nw, huntsville, al 35816) where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 229,000.
The 2008 hyundai sante fe has a recall on faulty airbag clocksprings. Coincidentally my 2008 sante fe clock spring now needs to be replaced. The hyundai service dealership and hyundai customer care tells me that i am not covered because my vin is not listed in the "recall campaign" my confusion is i own a 2008 the recalls are for the 2008....how do i get my car included in this "recall campaign"? please help. I will have to pay $400 to get this fixed when it should be under hyundai faulty warranty. Please help the little guy/consumer!! thank you
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning lamp illuminated, indicating that the air bag was turned off while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be re-calibrated to the lowest weight limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v354000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 41,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v472000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Since i bought my 2008 hyundai santa fe and pulled it off the lot the passenger side airbag does not register me. I am 5'3" 105 lbs. Rarely does it ever work and if it does its only for a minute. Took to dealership and they state there is nothing they can do about it. Lady stated she has heard complaint numerous time and hyundai wont do anything about it. They tell you to restart the car and sit with perfect posture. This still does not work and even if it does move an inch and it turns back off. I feel very unsafe in the passenger side and i have read numerous complaints about this from other consumers. Its like hyundai is waiting for someone to die before they do anything about it!
2008 hyundai santa fe - passenger side airbag sensor malfunctionwith airbag warning light on @ 250 miles - less than 24 hrs after purchase. Dealer cleared code - problem recurredlater same evening - now problem is intermittent. Seems as if the 2007 model issue has carried over to the 208 model. Not happy - bad start for what is marketed as a safe car - what good is 8 airbags if they will not deploy when needed.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they had to recalibrate the air bag. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v354000 (air bags: frontal:sensor/control module). The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Air bag light warning light remains on when vehicle is running. Took to dealer they said is clock spring assembly needs replacing. I told them it was a recall and they said there is no recall on it. I declined the repair because i knew there was a recall but i didn't take paperwork with me thinking they would know about it. Upon returning homeand finding paperwork on recall (camp103) i called back and they now said there was a recall and they replaced that part in november 2012. I do not remember them replacing it but i'll take them at their word on that. My issue is, did they replace the recalled part with another defective part if it only lasted 18 months! i've had many cars over the years some a decade old or older never this air bag issue. I feel they should replace this recall again if they repaired it with another short lived defective part. .. .. .updated 07/21/15
Air bag clock spring causing air bag light to come on. Vehicle was made april of 2008 there is an existing recall for vehicles made in march of 2008 for this exact issue
A week ago, the red lamp on my dashboard for air bag began to stay lit, while driving, parked, anytime the vehicle was running.then a few days ago, while my 275 lb son was sitting in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag light stayed lit, saying off, indicating it was not working, despite having a passenger in the seat.both of these have had recalls, (12v354000) and 11v472000, but i have not received notification to have serviced.one i suspect is because my vehicle was manufactured march 27th, and the recalled includes dates though march 21 (2008)but it is the same problem, so my vehicle should be repaired without cost to me. This is a safety concern for both drivers and passengers in this vehicle.i also have a special needs son, who cannot comprehend safety issues....
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 11v472000 (air bags) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,580.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the clock spring switch needed to be replaced. In addition, the technician made the contact aware that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v472000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata.the contact noticed that the passenger side front air bag does not detect her weight.she weighs roughly 102 lbs.secondly, she noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, which signified that the air bag was inoperative.the failure could cause the front passenger side air bag not to deploy and injure the occupant.the technician confirmed the failure; however, they could not provide a remedy.the manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags); therefore, they could not offer any recourse.the failure and current mileages were 1,756. Updated 4/14/09 updated 04/17/09.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.while driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side air bag light would illuminate, even when the passenger seat was occupied.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current mileage was 8,391 and failure mileage was 2,000.updated 08/04/09.*ljupdated 08/06/09.
A few days ago after starting the ignition on the computer performed its normal check, however, the air bag light remained continuously on. This continues to stay on each time i turn on the car. The airbag light does not blink, it remains constantly on. Passenger airbag light works according to the light above the radio; it indicates "off" when no one is sitting in the passenger seat and the light turns off when someone sits down. The horn does work, however the buttons on the steering wheel do not work. The buttons on the steering wheel began to not work prior to the airbag light coming on. There is a recall for the clock spring contact assembly under nhtsa campaign number: 11v472000. This recall only includes santa fe's manufactured up to march 20th, 2008. My santa fe was manufactured after on april 24th, 2008. Requesting investigation to extend this recall due to there are multiple complaints regarding this malfunction on the clock spring for the santa fe on vehicles made after the date of march 20th, 2008. Multiple complaints regarding this are found on the nhtsa website with this same malfunction for vehicles after the date of the recall.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving unknown speeds, the driver side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (plaza hyundai located at 2740 nostrand ave ste a brooklyn, ny 11210) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 10473827. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 45,000. ...updated 10/19/17
Clock spring contact had to be replaced on the driver side of my hyundai sante fe 2008built on april 03, 2008. The nhtsa recall did not go far enough and ended march 20,2008. The driver side air bag continuously lit up indicating a problem. The clock spring contact had to be replaced and i was charged for the replacement. The recall should be extendedbeyond march 20,2008 so that my car is included in the recall since this is a severe safety issue which may have caused multiple deaths.. .... Updated 06/30/15 updated 8/30/2017
My 2008 hyundai santa fe has a defect in the passenger side air bag sensor. When my wife sits in the passenger seat of the car the "pass airbag off" light comes on which indicates that in the event of a collision her airbag will not deploy.she weighs 145 pounds, but if i get in the passenger seat then the light goes out, i weigh 210 pounds. There is obviously a problem with the weight sensor. This is a serious safety issue, i have heard from many other owners of similar vehicles complain of the same problem. The dealer refuses to acknowledge the problem , although a recall for a similar problem in the hyundai sonata was issued. Please before someone loses their life because of this, have hyundai issue a recall. Thank you.
Passenger side air bag disengages frequently with adult in seat. Dealership says it is functioning as it is supposed to ......not acceptable.this is not a safe situation.
My red air bag light has been on for about 2 months. I took it to the hyundai dealership and they wanted $1500. My issue is i did nothing to cause the air bag malfunction so why should i pay this extremely high cost. (i'm retired) i also spoke with the hyundai regional manager and they offered me $200. This is a safety hazard and i want hyundai to fix this!!!i took my car in for the air bag recall in 2012, so something continues to be wrong with the air bag system.
2008 hyundai santa fe. Consumer writes in regards to design flaw with airbag. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident causing the airbags to deploy. The propellant the deploys the airbag the contained a chemical that left the consumer with two second degree burns on the arm. Updated 09/18/2017
2008 hyundai santa fe passenger airbag works sporadically at best. Passenger weighs around 120 pounds and the light goes on and off leading me to believe that the airbag would not work effectively in an accident. Have taken to the dealer twice now and they were unable to replicate the problem. It appears that the sonota has been recalled for a very similar issue. This has occurred the at 50 miles vehicle currently has 600 miles.
On our 2008 hyundai santa fe limited with 45,391 miles, vin # [xxx], the check engine light started coming on when it was about 1 year old. It has now come on approximately 10 times.the dealer always says it's the gas cap. We have tightened the gas cap varying degrees and it does not matter how tight it is. The check engine light continues to come on. They claim to have replaced the gas cap 3 times out of 10 trips. Whether that is true or not, i don't know.additionally, the red "air bag" warning light came on about a week ago and will not go off. I understand hyundai has a history of airbag problems and would like to know if you can force them to fix this problem as well as the check engine light.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
This problem is true of our 2007 and 2008 santa fe's and has existed since we purchased the cars.i have finally come to the conclusion that this is a safety issue for not only my wife but also many other people who are of slight build.it is a problem that is easily correctable by the manufacturer.i have created case#[xxx] with hyundai america --they have responded that they will pass along the information to engineering --but they have noted that i will not be contacted by hyundai regarding deposition of the issue. The problem -- my wife weighs about 95 lbs.she frequently does not activate the air bag system on the passenger side of the vehicle. She is essentially unprotected in case of an accident.she just doesn't weigh enough to reliably activate the air bag system. Hyundai spends quite a few pages in their manual to cover themselves legally.they comment that if all else fails just sit in the back seat.i would imagine few husbands and wives opt for this solution.most consumers probably haven't read the manual, ignore the off sign or don't know what it means, or don't care and risk the safety of their passenger.this is a safety issue to the general public.the sensor in the passenger seat should activate the air bag system for say anyone over 66 lbs.i believe another manufacturer has recently done so.it is stupid that i have waited this long to complain -- but i kept thinking their would eventually be a recall and i normally just don't complain about things.hyundai could make an alternate sensor available to those who needed it.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2008 hyundai santa fe - passenger side front airbag light indicates that the airbag is not working when a passenger, who weighs around 170 lbs is in the seat.i have brought this car to two different dealerships for repair, on four separate occasions.the first time, they couldn't recreate the issue, i left the dealership, the problem happened again within 10 minutes.i took pictures and video of the passenger in the seat with the "air bag off" light illuminated.brought it back the next day, they replaced a weight sensor.issue was still happening, brought it back the third time and was told they couldn't recreate the issue.again, i drove off the lot, and the issue happened again.called hyundai customer service, and was told to bring it in again.this time i brought it to another dealership, and today was told that they couldn't recreate the issue, but they will try again tomorrow.one of the main reasons i bought this car was safety.i will not ride with a passenger in the front seat, because, chances are that the airbag will not work or will not work properly.hyundai needs to address this as there are many many complaints online from santa fe owners.
Airbag indicator lights come on to show airbags are not functioning. 2008 santa fe was returned to dealer to correct the problem. Dealer reset computer code for airbag sensors. Worked for a couple weeks , then lights came back on. Returned to dealer to check again. Dealer said the airbag sensor built into the passenger seat was defective. The dealer substituted a seat from another vehicle and the problem disappeared. The dealer called a hyundai engineer in california and was told all airbags were not operable when light was on. Dealer now has car waiting for delivery of a replacement passenger seat. Dealer claims he has seen this problem once before.
Hyundai dealer said my ball joints were bad, $750.00 for repairs, hyundai has recall i was not notified. Drivers air bag illuminated, going in for repair friday cost unknown. Again i was not notified about recall. I have to pay for repairs because i was not notified about recalls.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the driver's seat would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not ben repaired. The failure and current mileage was 24,500.updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013
I took my vehicle to the dealership to perform two recalls: (1) stop lamp switch and (2) pods recalibration. I was informed the air bag light in the dashboard had come on and stayed on after the recalibration of the pods.i never had an issue with the pods system or an air warning light in the dash prior to the recall. I was told hyundai would pay to either replace the passenger front seat belt tensioner or the entire seat. They did not allow me to drive my vehicle because they said it was a safety issue and rented me a car for 4 days.replacing the seat belt tensioner fixed the problem, but less than a year later (4-15-14) the air light has come on and now they tell me that it's the scale in the seat and the entire seat needs to be replaced at a cost to me of $2400+. The service advisor told me that the driver's side air bags were not affected -- only the passenger's and i would be safe to drive the car.the service tech quickly returned the car and we didn't receive any paperwork resulting from the inspection. My husband and i did not elect to replace the seat at this time while we research the issue. However, my husband and i did notice that the pods "off" light turns off when a passenger is in the seat which is confusing since the advisor said the scale isn't working.now we are left with a 6-year-old car that has an expensive safety issue.we can't sell it to a private party because of the safety issue and the trade-in value has dramatically declined.
On 9/26/2017 at 3:55 p.m. I was involved in a single car rollover accident. I was traveling on hwy 97 in california at approximately 55-60 mph. No more than 10 miles outside the city of weed. I hit something in the road or blew a tire. The car first went left and then right. The breaks felt as though they locked. When the car hit an asphalt curb it went airborne (there were no guard rails) and went into a small embankment. The vehicle rolled but landed upright. None of the airbags deployed. I also believe the seatbelt did not lock as it is supposed to when a crash occurs. I say that because the right side my head hit the roof of the vehicle and i received a large hematoma. Initially i thought it was becausethe roof had caved in. When i saw the vehicle the next day it was the left side of the roof that had caved in. What also makes me believe there is a seatbelt issue is i was involved in a rollover in 1985 and did not suffer any head injuries as the seat belt kept me tightly in the seat.
Clock spring contact assembly for drivers airbag.experiencing high resistance code. Recall 11v472000 covered some 2008 models but not mine.air bag light came on after starting vehicle on 08/03/2020
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 11v472000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
In my 2008 hyundai santa fe the front passenger air bag does not work properly.it intermittently works when my daughter and i (115 & 120 lbs) sit in the seat.i can sit perfectly still and it will be engaged, and then it will disengage, and then engage, again or visa versa.it has been to the dealer to be repaired 4 times, but they say they cannot reproduce.they just hook it up to a computer and say it works as designed.humble hyundai service manager even told me to sit in the back seat (i'm 51 years old).i am afraid if we are in an accident that the airbags will not deploy.i have notified hyundai consumer affairs and hyundai pr as well.does someone have to be killed in an accident for nhtsa and hyundai to issue a recall?i have been given weights of 30, 80, 150, 115 and 120 lbs to activate the airbag sensor by humble hyundai.also given 35, 45, 150, 130, 135, 145, 40, 100 & 105 lbs by service departments of other dealerships.also talked to consumer affairs about this, why can't hyundai tell anyone what the actual weight to activate is?there was a safety recall issued for sonatas for this exact problem why can't one be issued for santa fes.there are 48 complaints listed on http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe and they all say they were filed with nhtsa.the initial problem began on 8/21/08 with 300 miles on odometer and continues to be a problem until today 10/19/09 with almost 18000 miles on the car.the speed i am driving is not a function of the problem as it happens at varying speeds.
Back in april, my santa fe also had the fuel gauge issue.it also began fluctuating wildly and the range computer was all over the place.the dealer told me it was part of the fuel pump and that i had to replace both of them, who knew it had two.it cost me $1,583.80 to fix.they told me if i didn't fix it, the car could just lose power and we would be stuck on the side of the road.this should definitely be a recall!!!!now, my santa fe has the air bag light on.there was a recall for this back in 2011, which i definitely received literature from hyundai about it.yesterday, the dealer first told me that recall didn't exist.then they told me it didn't apply to my make or model, nor did it apply to my vin.they wanted to charge $350 to fix the clock spring assembly.i refused since i know this was recalled.i'm going to try and contact the corporate office of hyundai about this.in the meantime, i don't have a driver side air bag in the event of an accident.thanks hyundai.stay away from hyundai vehicles!!!!
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Hyundai safety recall campaign no. 103:in relation to the above recall, my vehicle did not qualify due to it being manufactured on 2 june 2008.my clock spring for the driver's air bag has become inoperable as indicated by the air bag light illumination and dealer's diagnosis.the dealer states since there in no recall, i must pay for this part and the diagnosis because i have surpassed the 5yr/60k warranty.this is a safety issue and i am surprised it is not covered for free.as seen with the above recall campaign, i was a few months shy of having it replaced for free regardless of mileage.is there a way to have my vehicle qualify for the recall?
Work under the recall to repair faulty sensors that failed to detect small statured adults (95 lb wife). For failure to detect didn't resolve issue, and efforts to determine what the new trigger weight was got nowhere with either local or hq reps.so now driving a vehicle that mfr has acknowledged safety defects yet refuses to fix.
The passenger airbag light comes on intermittently, indicating that there is no passenger air bag active while my wife is sitting in the passenger seat. This might happen 2 or 3times in a 100 mile trip.i have been to three hyundai dealers and also talked with hyundai consumer affairs 3 times. All three dealers were able to see the problem with my wife sitting squarely in the passenger seat, but all dealers said that there is nothing that they can do to correct the problem. The dealers say that the load cells under the seat are set to require 80 lb of force before the air bag will function, to prevent possible injury to a small child. The hyundai consumer affairs people are very supportive, and agree that the problem needs to be resolved, but are not able to help. My wife is 5'-6" tall and weighs 120 lb.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag indicator would not stop illuminating when the passenger seat was occupied.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that there was no defect.the air bag indicator remained illuminated even when someone occupied the passenger seat.the vehicle was driven to the dealer approximately two months later and was left for repairs.the mechanic stated that the failure could not be duplicated.the vehicle has not been repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 4,000 and failure mileage was 300.
The air bag suppression system of my 2008 hyundai santa fe se is suppressing the front passenger air bags when my wife, who weights between 110 and 115 pounds, occupies the seat. This has happen ever time my wife has sat in the vehicle since we took delivery about 3 weeks ago.the car was brought to the service department at advantage hyundai in hicksville, new york were they used a male technician whom i was told weights 130 pounds to show me the occupant classification system was working to specs and indicated there was nothing further that could be done. I was also told by service that the occupant classification system would suppress the air bags for any weight under 120 pounds. Following this service appointment, i spoke with charlie case for the nhtsa who suggested i file this complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the passenger side air bag light constantly illuminates when the contact's wife is seated in the passenger seat.his wife weighs 103 lbs.when an occupant weighting 110 lbs or more is in the front passenger seat, the air bags work fine.the contact has attempted to get in touch with the dealer owner, but has been unsuccessful.the current mileage was 3,980 and failure mileage was 2,656.
Passenger seat airbag "off" indicator lights when a 115 pound, 5'8" adult sits in the seat (indicating that the passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident).local dealership and hyundai national 1-800 complaint line indicate that the indicator light is performing to specifications.i believe specifications (supposedly a 130 pound minimum for full functioning of passenger airbag deployment system) are inappropriate and result in an unsafe situation.
My husband and i recently purchased a 2008 hyundai santa fe.everything about the car is great except for one thing:the front passenger airbag sensor does not detect me as an adult and toggles on and off at will.it is really frightening to be barreling down the road and realize that i have no airbag.i have read that the sensor is set at about 120lbs and i weigh 115lbs.the arrogant service person at hyundai recommended that i be the driver or sit in the rear seat!i couldn't believe they would just tell a 48 year old woman to sit in the back!(that should be interesting going on dates with the hubby or helping my 15 year old learn to drive.)the service person also asked me if i was sitting squarely on the seat with my legs extended.what?yes, i was sitting squarely on the seat with legs extended!!so,if i shift my butt slightly on a 4 hour drive - are they saying i'm responsible for the airbag not deploying?what ridiculousness.i was appalled.i have read online that many petite people have had this problem with the santa fe and the sonata.this is not an unknown or rare problem.i am taking it in to hyundai service on monday, but quite frankly, i was not encouraged by the questions the service people asked.if it can't be fixed to be armed at all times, i will return the car - and that would be a shame because we liked everything else about it.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe se seems to have a faulty passenger occupant sensor.i weigh about 130 lb. And it often does not recognize the passenger seat as being occupied when i sit in it and the passenger airbag will turn off.i can usually position the seat to make the airbag come back on but then the airbag will turn off again while driving (although it is not supposed to turn off and on after 30 seconds of driving).this is a hazard as the passenger seat occupancy sensor should register anything over 100 lb. As an adult.
Re: failure of the front passenger's air bag to be activated. Hyundai 2008 santa fe with 150 milesi am a 145lb 5'8" male.75% of the time when i am sitting in the front passenger's seat, the front airbag fails to "turn on".even though i'm sitting upright with my feet placed on the ground, exactly as described in the owner's manual, the sensors located in the seat cushion fail to recognize me as an adult.i have visited the hyundai dealer and their equipment says the sensors are working. I have numerous witnesses at the dealer who have observed the failure of the sensors to "turn on" the airbag when i'm sitting in the seat.
The front passenger air bag arms and disarms intermittently depending on the weight of thepassenger.recently my 21 year old daughter who weighs 130 pounds had the air bag light go on indicating that the air bag was turned off while we were driving.i cannot get anyone from hyundai or the dealership to give me an exact weight requirement for the front passenger seat.can a small adult who weighs 115 to 120 never sit in the front passenger seat, this should not be the case and we should be able to permanently arm the airbag if we want.i cannot get anyone to help me with this matter.the dealership says the airbag checks out fine so they are at a loss.i called hyundai and the will not commit.
Purchased 2008 hyundai santa fe. Air bag senor light would come on. When ever a passenger would shift their weight in the seat, the senor light would come on and stay on. Took into dealer two times with no problem found. Third time factory rep was present, problem found but could not be fixed. Was offered a different car with me paying the difference in sticker price or they would buy back my car with a fee. The lemon law in reverse. No action was taken to fix problem.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.immediately after the vehicle was purchased, the passenger side air bag indicator illuminated intermittently.the vehicle was driven to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the occupant classification system was defective.the vehicle was not repaired at that time.the vehicle was driven to the dealer a second time and the mechanic performed a diagnostic.the contact was informed that the occupant classification system was not defective.the failure persisted and the manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs because the passenger needs to weigh 120 lbs or more.the current mileage was 5,000 and failure mileage was 145.
2008 hyundai santa fe front passenger airbag light intermittently comes on stating airbag is off when there is a passenger sitting in the seat. I brought back to dealership and they claim they never saw this happen before on a santa fe but it did on the tucson. They put on a machine and claimed it was fine and of course would not happen when it was at the dealership. They told me they had to make some calls and i might need the seat replaced because the sensor may be bad and i would hear from them in a couple days. That was june 24, 2009 and it is now july 13, 2009 and i have not heard a thing. It happened last night when my husband and i went out and i took pictures and video of it to show me sitting in seat and the light on and without revealing my weight, believe me i am heavy enough to make the light stay off. I am going to call them again tomorrow and hope for some results. This could be a fatal defect and i demand it to be repaired.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe seems to have a faulty passenger occupant sensor.my wife weighs about 105 lbs. And the sensor intermittently recognizes the passenger seat as being occupied.when i sit in the passenger seat the airbag sensor light will turn off. I weigh 198 lbs.my wife can usually position the seat to make the airbag sensor light turn off but then the sensor light will come back on again after approximately 30 seconds of driving.this is a safety hazard since the passenger seat occupancy sensor should register anything over 100 lbs. As an adult and therefore the sensor should remain off indicating that the air bag is activated.the hyundai dealer checked out the sensor and stated that it was working normally.
Airbag sensor in front passenger seat does not detect an adult sitting in the seat. Air bag will not deploy in an accident.
The last week for nov. 2008 i purchased a new santa fe for my wife.on 12/26/2008 she was involved in a head on wreck.my 25 yr. Old daughter who is very petty about 110 lbs. Was riding in the passenger seat and the air bags did not deploy. Due to the air bags not deploying she was injured very seriously.i had no idea that there were prior complaints about the air bagsit appears that there has been quite a few complaints i hope something is done before someone is killed.the manufacture needs to fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 60 mph the "passenger air bag off" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off.the front passenger seat was occupied with a small stature adult.the air bag sensor does not detect a certain weightpositioned in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the technician stated that the design and the air bag system was functioning properly. The manufacturer was notified; however, there were no resolutions. The contact has concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 4,500. Updated 10/13/09. *ljthe consumer stated his wife weighed roughly 125. The passenger side air bag was off no matter how she sat in the passenger seat. Updated 10/15/09
My wife and i purchased a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the car is great running vehicle except for one safety problem: the front passenger airbag sensordoes not detects my wife as an adult and toggles on and off at will. It is really frightening to be traveling down an highway or any roadand realize that i have no airbag. My wife is 5' 3 " and weighs about 120 lbs and at times i needed to have her reposition seat to the total upright position to reset the airbag indication light. This does not give me a sense of security since i don't feel confident that it would deploy if needed .i called two hyundai dealers and was advised that this a common problem and suggested for me to come in for a checkup.i at this time have not made an appointment with the dealer but will certainly make one asap.
Hello, this is a new car (400mi.) and with my wife (5'4" and 120lbs.) sitting in the passenger seat the passenger side airbag light illuminates, indicating the airbag is off.occasionally the light will go off (as expected, indicating the passenger airbag is armed) as we start driving and then it will come on after 5 to 10min. Of driving.it is very disconcerting to think the airbag may not deploy if needed.thanks,dan
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminates on the instrument control, indicating that the passenger front air bag is inoperative. As a consequence in a situation that warrants the air bags may fail to deploy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the failure is caused by a weight distribution failure. She contacted the manufacturer. Upon contact a representative advised her to sit in the rear seat, because the air bags are secondary safety methods; seat belts are the first. The failure mileage was 1,000.the current mileage was 3,000.blupdated 10/13/09. *ljthe consumer requested to withdraw the complaint. The consumer wants all information deleted. Updated 10/13/09
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The air bag sensor does not detect an adult occupant in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times, and a technician replaced and re-calibrated the seat module. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 9100. Updated 11/17/09the consumer stated it would detect heavier adults. Updated 11/1/8/09
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated the passenger's side frontal air bag was not activated. The dealer advised the air bags were idle and would not activate without a passenger of at least 120 pounds occupying the seat. The manufacturer confirmed the dealer's statement and would not provide any further assistance. The failure and current mileages were 25,256.
After engine start and while driving any speed the battery light and seatbelt light on the dashboard flashes intermittently.i searched this online and it looks to be an electrical charging issue, namely the alternator is bad.i searched more and found the reason for this is the front valve cover is leaking oil and dripping onto the alternator causing it to malfunction.a recall has been made ( #121) on the 07-12 veracruz for the same issue.
While driving home recently on a 70 mph 4 lane highway at approx 11 pm our 2008 hyundai santa fe suddenly loss power while climbing a small grade. The check engine light, esc and traction lights all turned on, the engine was still running but we could not maintain speed, i immediately turned on the hazard lights and looked for somewhere to pull off the road unfortunately i was on the inside lane just passing a semi-truck and trailer, there was a guardrail next to the inside lane so i had to wait for the semi to pass before i could merge to the outside lane to pull off to the right, by the time i was able several vehicles came from behind and two vehicle slammed on their brake to avoid hitting our vehicle. I was lucky to not be rear ended and had just enough momentum to get to the shoulder. Inoticed that the vehile was not running correctly and shut off the engine. I checked all fluids and made sure that all belts and hoses were in good order, there were no visable issues. I restarted the vehicle and all lights reset except the check engine light. I slowly drove the vehicle to the closest exit and the vehicle did the same as the first time cutting out and losing power but i was off the highway by now and safely in a parking lot. This vehicle we have owned since new and have had all services done at hyundai dealers according to the manufacture's prescribed maintenance schedules and the vehicle has only 35,700 miles on it. The vehilce was towed to the closest dealer and to my surprise the service department knew about this issue because of 2 tsbs (tsb09-fl-003-2, tsb-10-fl-010)(nhtsa item numbers: 10032793,10034649) that were existing on this vehicle that can cause this failure. I seriously think that this kind of failure should be a recall rather than just a tsb if it is a known issue with the vehicle to prevent possible crashes in the future.
I turned on the car and noticed that the gas gauge was showing empty and the engine light was on - i had just filled the tank up that morning so i knew i had plenty of gas. The range indicator was just dashes -not numeric as it should be. The gauge then would rise up and the range would change and then it would go down and the range would change - this continually happened. I went to my mechanic and he said to zero out the error and keep an eye on it. The next morning the same thing. Now we are being told that the fuel level sensor is not working and it will cost between 600-700 to fix this!i too have read on many websites that this is an issue that occurs between the 60k - 70k mileage range and the parts guy at healey hyundai in beacon, ny told me - oh yeah we are getting tons of these complaints, that is why we stock this item!if hyundai is aware of this issue, why aren't they recalling these vehicles?are they waiting for someone to not be aware of their actual gas gauge and have their car stall out at 55 miles an hour??come on hyundai - we are loyal brand buyers and this is our 4th hyundai (second santa fe) don't become like the rest of the car companies and not give a [xxx] - fix your problems and your consumers will stand by you!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The issue started shortly after my vehicle surpassed 60,000 miles.upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty.the gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
I lost power steering and power brakes while stopped at a stop sign going up a very steep grade. I was unable to shift into park so that i could turn my car off. I had to lay on the brake with all my weight to keep from rolling backwards into cars behind me. There were no warning lights. After a minute, which felt like much longer, i was able to shift to park and turn my car off and back on.the second time i lost all power, was a couple months later. I was going about 40 mph on a curvy hilly road. I was unable to steer, accelerate, decelerate, or apply the brakes. There were cars behind me and i was terrified i would end up off the road or heading into oncoming traffic. The vehicle finally came to a stop when it didn't have enough momentum to make it up a hill. I was able to shift into park and turn the car off and back on. Both times my infant was in the car with me. Thank goodness both of us were unharmed, because we could have very easily been hurt or hurt others. I was in a several thousand pound vehicle which was out of control.i had it towed to the dealership the next day as i refused to drive it. They didn't seem to think it was a big deal and said i needed a new alternator. Luckily, i had purchased an extended warranty which covered the alternator replacement.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe while driving stalls, truck is no longer on while driving. Power steering and control over steering wheel is loss. This has been happening quite frequently while driving. Happen twice while driving on highway which, scared me to death. Check engine light and battery lights comes on when this happens.now the engine light comes on stay for a few days then turns off. My fuel gage k doesn't work properly. I can fill my tank up on full, then it will drop to the e line like there is no gas. The yellow light comes on. Not safe because now i don't know if my truck is full or really empty. Why haven't there been any recalls on these issues especially since, there are numerous complaints by owners with the same year and model.
Fuel sending sensor is erratic causing chk engine code p0464. Unsafe driving condition and should be recalled to be fix.
Esc light illuminates. Car looses power while driving, and stalls.
Fuel level sensor failed....inaccurate fuel gauge causing owners to not know when the cars fuel tank is low, and sometimes causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving.
2008 hyundai santa fe, 78k miles. Fuel gage reading starting bouncing around. Showed half full on a freshly filled tank. Eventually check engine light came on. Error code p0464 (fuel level sensor 'a' electrical circuit was intermittent for a predetermined period of time.). Fuel sensors required replacement. An inaccurate fuel reading is a safety concern, just like any other issue that can lead to unexpected vehicle shutdown. The numerous reports on the web concerning the failure of the fuel sensors in the 2008 santa fe suggests strongly that a recall is warranted.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle started to drive abnormally rough. The contact merged the vehicle to the emergency lane and shut the engine off.after multiple attempts, the vehicle failed to restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician observed that there was an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket and there was sufficient amount of oil in the alternator.the leak had caused the alternator to damage the charging system and to become inoperable. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 65,271.
When driving and you hit the breaks, the vehicle attempts to stall, or if you use the high or low breams the radio shuts off and the gps turns on or you loses it all, while on high way way if you use your high or low beams the engine starts to stall then keeps going causing the vehicle behindyou have to break quickly to avoid hitting you as you loose all power for a matter of seconds this happen while moving or parked, i mhave installed two new alternators in the past three weeks and the problem coniinues
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate.starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles.when i refill the tank, it is only half empty.normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty.2) check engine light comes on and off.nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.)3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine light, sometimes by itself.i have had it checked, no problem; and reset. Goes on - off again a few days later.these events have been occurring over the last 6 months, approximately.
Check engine light stays on.fuel gauge will read empty even after just fueling.fuel gauge will occasionally read a random level then drop to empty within seconds.obd codes states fuel sensor errors.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundia santa fe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge indicator provided false readings. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The sensor for the gas tank went bad, in our opinion, prematurely.went online to research the issue, and learned that this is a common problem with santa fes, even those newer than ours.impact:when the sensor fails, the fuel gauge displays 'empty' no matter what amount of fuel is in the tank, rendering the fuel gauge totally unreliable to the driver.the car could run out of gas anywhere-- for example, on a highway--potentially creating a serious safety hazard to not just the driver but also to other drivers around him.we wonder whether a recall should be issued for this sensor.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The fuel gauge on our '08 hyundai sante fe has recently become erratic.it fluctuates widely (25-50%) over the course of a few minutes with the check engine and low fuel indicators also periodically lighting.it has become so unreliable that we are now relying on the odometer readings to estimate fuel levels.searching the internet, this appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle and relates to weak pins in the originally installed fuel senders.there are several reports that the apparent problem is fixed in the replacement part (visibly larger pins) which makes me question why the company would not be responsible for replacing a clearly defective part.our vehicle has approximately 70,000 miles on it.
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what i have read i am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge number of people experiencing the same problem. It has also been noted that this has caused vehicles to stall while on the highway creating a hazard to other drivers and myself.when the car ran out of gas, the power steering went out and it became very hard to steer.please see the following web site for a current list of many other santa fe owners having the same problem. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe/fuel+system.
Leaking oil from front valve cover and causing alternator to fail, just like all the other santa fe and varacruz.
At 59,000 miles left side running lights inop. Sent to dealer they said they adjusted the wiring harness.this stated at 50,000 miles. Worked good for 3 weeks took on a trip put 10,000 miles on it. Now at 70,000..electrical issues started back up.no taillights left back,touch brake dashboard left turn glows 1/2 brightness.put left turn signal light on works. Touch brake left side blink acts like burned out light.fill with fuel reads correct most of the time. Went to stop started car back up gauge read empty with light on, stopped for gas 30 miles later put gas in took 1 gal gauge went to 1/2 tank. Let set overnight next day read 3/4. Drove the rest of the day . Next day read correct. This happened 2 times already.do not know if this is related the left side electrical problem.
Car parked in parking lot at my office. No one in vechile. Parked for several hours. Spontaneously burst into flames...apppeared to be electrical box at rear of car for hitch.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the speedometer was reading empty and all over the place. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.updated 05/10/16*lj
The gas guage in this vehicle stopped working over a year ago and we have ran out of gas in the middle of traffic when we keep our gas guage filled in this vehicle all the time causing a danger to ourselves and our children someday somebody is going to hit us due to this issue keeps happening in the middle of traffic and the road and interstate. It constantly keeps showing us empty when we are not. I have read many reviews that this happens with many of these vehicles and it has yet to be recalled.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the battery exploded while parking the vehicle. The contact heard a loud noise and discovered that battery fluid was leaking. Hyundai of wesley chapel (27000 wesley chapel blvd, wesley chapel, fl 33544, (813) 501-2736) was contacted and referred the contact to fuccillo kia of wesley chapel (28555 fl-54, wesley chapel, fl 33545, (813) 395-0347). Fuccillo kia had not specifically verified if any other components or electrical failures caused the failure. However, the dealer stated that because the oem battery was replaced with a triple a battery, the replacement battery may be faulty. The contact stated that the hood was damaged with an extensive indentation where the battery had lodged upward when it exploded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/19/18
Front valve cover gasket keep leaking oil on to the alternator causing the alternator to go out . The second time it happen the core of the alternator burned .i have replace the alternator 3 times and valve cover gasket twice. Hyundaihave a recall on the veracruz for this some issues but will not recall the santa fe for this issues .
After turning right to enter an on-ramp for the highway, the turn signal (now in neutral position) starting making the fast clicking noise.in addition, smoke started coming out of the turn signal stick and you could smell (what appeared to be) electrical burning.this continued for 20 miles until i got home and began to research if this has happened to others (which it has).i am worried of a fire danger along with the annoying non-stop noise.is there a recall on something like this if others have also reported it?
While driving on i-95, the charging system warning light came on followed by a loss of engine power and then engine stopped completely. Was able to safely make it to the road side. Dealer diagnosed a defective valve cover gasket allowed oil to leak which dripped on and into the alternator causing it to fail. Second identical failure on vehicle in two years. V-6, automatic, 2wd. Found manufacturer just issued a recall on veracruz model which shares the same platform for identical symptoms and failures.
Fan keeps going on and off. Dealer said there is a "short in the a/c control head".
The fuel pump and sensors went bad. The fuel gauge started glitching and going up and down randomly. After 1-2 months it was showing empty at all times. I changed the sensors and the fuel gauge went to the middle even when the tank was full. I had to replace both sensors and the fuel pump to get it fixed.
I was driving approx 30 mph on a straight roadway when all electrical seized. Power steering, brakes, ect....i had to pull over and had my 17 month old son in the vehicle with me.i had to put my emergency lights on and find a safe place to pull over. If this would have happened on a highway, we most likely would have had an accident. This is an urgent safety issue!!we brought our vehicle to our local hyundai dealership, in which they did not find anything wrong......to be continued!!i smell a recall down the road.hoping it's before someone gets seriously injured, or worse killed.
The contact 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned the failure occurred when it was raining (three times on the same day). The contact also stated that the vehicle alternator was replaced by the dealer bentley hyundai, 3805 university drive, huntsville, al 35816, under a campaign generated by the manufacturer december 2019. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint number: [xxx]was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. *ln consumer stated when he went to pick up vehicle dealer found nothing wrong with it. One week later vehicle was taken back to dealer. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
My gas gauge stopped working correctly, going up and down but never passing one half a tank and the check engine light remains on all the time.the mechanic said the seats would need to be taken out to get to the sensor, that it was probably bad and would need a new one.i tried to estimate how much gas ihad in the tank by using the odometer and resetting at 0 for a gas fillup till i got the car in for service.the tank would kick the gas back at half a tank so i was getting only 8 gallons in.on tuesday i ran out of gas on a highway going 55, which was dangerous, as there was a truck behind me and he had to swerve into the median to avoid hitting me when my car died.i was towed to the mechanic.the mechanic checked bytaking the seats out and putting in a new sensor.he filled the gas tank up (19.9 gallons) and yet with the new sensor in, the gauge still reads only half a tank and the check engine light is still on.something else is wrong and i see that many other people have this safety issue with this car and it has not been recalled or resolved effectively.does someone have to die first?are we sure someone has not already?
I am original owner of a regularly maintained 2008 hyundai sante fe (45,000 miles).on a jan 2011 trip from tx to mi the car lost power at night while traveling 70 mph on the interstate highway.the engine light came on, the car was still running, but pressing the gas pedal did nothing, the car coasted to a stop and eventually stalled completely. Maneuvering to the shoulder without power was very risky and scary. Once stopped the car easily restarted only to lose power again 10 miles down the highway. The oil light stayed on between both episodes. We quickly found a hotel for the night. The next morning the engine light was off and the problem didn't resurface until now.in the past three weeks we have lost power five times while driving between 40 mph and 55 mph. The hyundai service department has had the car for two days and diagnostics is not identifying any problem and so we've been told there is nothing they can do. Another problem is that the computer onboard should be registering a "history" when the engine light comes on, but it isn't. There is no "proof"! the hyundai repair manager is telling us to return if the problem happens again. I am afraid to drive this car. This is a very dangerous situation and a solution needs to be found before it causes an accident.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 45 mph, the passenger side seat became excessively hot. The passenger observed that the seat was on fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire. The passenger sustained burn injuries to her hands and buttocks but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,002.
The santa fe gas gauge behaves erratically!as you drive, the fuel indicator needle moves up and down so that you do not know accurately how much fuel remains in the gas tank. The needle may also indicate a very low fuel level by illuminating the "low fuel" warning light on the dashboard as well. The problem appears to be getting worse as drive time goes on as the needle movements increase the longer time the suv is driven and the volume of fuel decreases in the fuel tank. After a period oftime the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-trainproblem. In my case i have reset the check engine manually and after a number of trips the check engine light will reappear. This low fuel warning cycle has been repeated numerous times and may cause a driver to be distracted to see the low fuel warning light, when in fact there may be sufficient fuel in the gas tank.i find that this problem is very disconcerting as you don't know whether you may be running out of gasoline.
I filled up the tank and the gas gauge level read empty.continued and has been on empty.sometimes it will rise gradually to correct level.and when you turn off engine then it goes back to empty.i find this to be dangerous because i don't know if the car will stop. I have read many others that have had the same problem. A recall is in order to correct this problem for the safety of all.
On highway, car would no longer accelerate and went into limp mode causing me to slow to 50 mph and not be able to keep up with speed if traffic.pulled over, dash lights flashed and car would not restart.oil had leaked out of valve cover gasket all over the alternator causing the car to malfunction and become inoperable.
I actually have 2 issues occurring. One of these was deemed to have been fixed by a previous recall (campaign 105/110 - fixed /closed jun 23, 2014). However, my esc off light and abs light are again lighting up. I have (luckily) not yet had loss of engine power or control.the second issue is in regards to campaign 936. I've had the front engine valve gasket cover fixed, along with my alternator replaced (after my husband and i did it ourselves after losing all power on christmas eve in the middle of road before barely coasting into a nearby parking lot where we were able to sort of park out of the way). We changed my oil this weekend, have had no other work done on the car since (except oil changes) and my husband noticed that the alternator is again covered in oil. Between the 2 issues, it is most likely a matter of days (if i'm lucky) before my car loses power in some form and i am potentially in a wreck with my family in the car. I don't know how much the dealership wants to "re-fix" the first 2 campaigns that should have already been fixed, but for just the valve gasket work, it would be at least $500, not including the alternator that will need to be replaced when the car does go out. Apparently the gasket that is leaking this time isn't the front one, it is the rear one. My personal thoughts on this are that if the front one is faulty, then it's not a stretch to get to the rear one being faulty. My hyundai dealership even warned me when replacing the front one that my rear one would most likely need to be done too (for $500+). If the dealerships know, it makes me wonder why the recall didn't include both valve cover gaskets or a new one hasn't been issued for the rear one.hopefully, both of these issues can be re-addressed.the date below is of first warning lights. The lights come on from park or while driving.
The fuel sensor on my 2008 santa fe is malfunctioning and not reporting the actual level of fuel in the tank.it is also causing the empty fuel indicator and the check engine light to stay lit all the time, so not only do i have to manually measure my fuel usage by miles driven, i also have no idea of any potential engine problems since that light/warning system has effectively been rendered useless.hyundai dealerships are currently offering to fix the problem for about $800.00 and have the parts readily on hand since the problem is occurring so frequently now.this appears to be a defect with the earlier santa fe models and considering the potential consequences of accidentally running out of fuel or having an engine problem and not knowing it until it's too late, a recall should be issued.
Leaking valve cover is allowing oil to leak down onto the alternator. Car be stationary or running. Most notable when car engine is running.
Safety issue:failure of the fuel sending unit permanently turns on the "check engine light" which denies the use of the "check engine light" for other serious conditions.many consumers have previously reported the failure of the fuel sending unit.these units cost between $800 to $1200 to fix so most drivers do not fix it and instead use the odometer reading to determine when fuel is needed.unfortunately, driving with the "check engine light" on at all times prevents the driver from seeing the "check engine light" illuminate when a serious condition exists.therefore, this is a safety issue.considering the number of consumer reports already sent to nhtsa regarding failed fuel sending units, hyundai should immediately issue a safety recall to fix these units.
When trying to park the car, the car does not recognize it is in park, even though the gear shift is in park. Therefore, you cannot turn your car completely off or remove the key from the ignition. The car has been serviced 6 times over the course of 3 years for the same issue.
I took my vehicle to the dealership to perform two recalls: (1) stop lamp switch and (2) pods recalibration. I was informed the air bag light in the dashboard had come on and stayed on after the recalibration of the pods.i never had an issue with the pods system or an air warning light in the dash prior to the recall. I was told hyundai would pay to either replace the passenger front seat belt tensioner or the entire seat. They did not allow me to drive my vehicle because they said it was a safety issue and rented me a car for 4 days.replacing the seat belt tensioner fixed the problem, but less than a year later (4-15-14) the air light has come on and now they tell me that it's the scale in the seat and the entire seat needs to be replaced at a cost to me of $2400+. The service advisor told me that the driver's side air bags were not affected -- only the passenger's and i would be safe to drive the car.the service tech quickly returned the car and we didn't receive any paperwork resulting from the inspection. My husband and i did not elect to replace the seat at this time while we research the issue. However, my husband and i did notice that the pods "off" light turns off when a passenger is in the seat which is confusing since the advisor said the scale isn't working.now we are left with a 6-year-old car that has an expensive safety issue.we can't sell it to a private party because of the safety issue and the trade-in value has dramatically declined.
My car has stalled several times this past week without warning or indication that anything is wrong. The vehicle will suddenly stop and lose power completely while i anxiously try to restart it. It has put me at risk with other drivers where i've had to put my hazards on and hope vehicles are able to stop in time so they don't hit me. I've taken it in for service and they can't seem to replicate the problem. The car is a safety hazard and no one seems to be helping me. I found information online about hyundai getting slapped with a class action suit for the same problems i'm reporting, but the suit appears to only cover 2010-2012 models, mine is 2008. I don't know what to do!
Clock spring contact assembly for drivers airbag.experiencing high resistance code. Recall 11v472000 covered some 2008 models but not mine.air bag light came on after starting vehicle on 08/03/2020
Safety defect with horn activation in emergency situations. Excessive pressure on the steering wheel horn pad is need to activate the horn. This has happened numerous times when a potential collision /close call situation occurred. The central area of the steering wheel contains the driver air bag integrated with the horn activation subsystem. The manual pressure needed to activate the horn is what i believe is excessive and appears to be greater as you move away from the center of the horn-pad to the edge of the pad. I have asked the dealer numerous times about fixing this but he claims this in not possible. There is no adjustment available on this equipment.i've compared the amount of pressure needed on my hyundai santa fe to my 1999 lexus rx 300 and the santa fe requires much more pressure than the rx300. Both my wife and i have requested the dealers service managers to do something to reduce the amount of pressure but they have responded w/ the comment there is nothing that can be done.
Fuel gauge has been faulty and check engine light would turn on and off after replacing what i thought was a bad battery one month ago. One week ago while driving, all lights on dashboard came on (battery, check engine, abs, esc...), engine started to rev, electrical and power steering failed, and car had to be turned off in the middle of the road and towed home. This has happened twice while driving now. Issue is from a failing/failed alternator caused by oil leak from front valve cover. This problem is identical to issues with '06-'12 veracruz, recall #121.
When the gas tank is less than half full, the fuel gauge displays tank as nearly empty and the amber low fuel light appears. The check engine warning light also comes on. The fuel gauge swings back up to nearly half full, drops down to 1/4 full, then drops down to almost empty, then swing back to half full. About 3 months after this problem started, the fuel gauge remains near empty with the amber low fuel light lit. When i fill up the gas tank, the fuel gauge is once again accurate until the tank goes below 1/2 full.however, the check engine light remains on at all times and can only be cleared by a mechanic. I've had my mechanic clear it twice. This is a fuel sensor issue with the two senders in the gas tank. I was going to have this repaired by having the fuel pump assembly replaced but found out it would cost $1000. I can't afford that so i'm stuck. I'm going to have to reset the odometer every time i fill up and make sure i fill up the tank every 300 miles. I've done my research and this is a known, widespread issue with the 2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles. I saw many complaints about this issue filed on the nhsta so this agency is well aware of the issue but has chosen not to recall the santa fe for the 2008 model year. I don't understand this: this is a safety issue as well as a gross design and manufacturing problem with this vehicle. We bought this vehicle used with no knowledge of this. The fuel gauge started behaving erratically a little over a year after we bought it in may 2014, which would be around late july 2015. He first sign of a problem occurred after i filled the gas tank in late july 2015. That was the first time the check engine light came on even though the gas tank was full. I had my mechanic clear it. This same thing happened about 6 weeks later. After that the erratic fuel gauge behavior i described started occurring.
My vehicle has had a fuel gauge that would move up and down while car is still.today the check engine light came on with a code p0464-fuel level sensor.the fuel in vehicle is at half and the gauge would go all the way to empty (with empty light coming on) then it would go back to half and move every now and then.the vehicle is at 83000.so far the the gauge is somewhat working but is very frustrating knowing that this can be a $500 repair since it will involve the gas tank.this can make for a bad situation if the gauge completely fails.
9/19/12 valve cover gasket leaked oil on the alternator resulting in alternatorneeding to be replaced. 10/2/12 new battery needed due to being worn down from bad alternator.10/3/14 76,589 milesvalve cover gasket leaked oil on the alternator resulting in alternator needing to be replaced again!!new battery needed since could no longer hold a charge. Also multiple times the lumbar switch on driver's seat replaced:2/3/10, 3/15/11, 9/19/12, 1/19/13, 10/3/14.
2008 santa fe gas gauge not reading properly. When i fill up the car and the gas gauge reads empty. And constantly fluctuates. I have to calculate how many miles i drive in order to know when to fill up again.
Going down interstate at 70 miles an hour and car shut off put car in nutral and restarted . Then the next day driving to work and car cut off again while driving did same and restarted . Went on line and found out this has ben a problem in these cars for years and am afraid for me and my children s lives
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that gasket leaked oil into the alternator and the alternator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The vin was not available.
In november 2010, vehicle at est. 29,000 mi. Car lost all acceleration. Was able to pull of on side of shoulder on highway. Car would not regain acceleration despite being turned off, etc. Throttle sensor changed. March 2011, vehicle at est. 31,000 mi. Same problem. While on highway, car lost all acceleration. Rpms jumped high, engine roared in response but car would not accelerate. Again, taken to dealership.
After a period of time where i noticed the fuel gauge acting erratically (occasionally widely swinging) the check engine light eventually illuminated. Dealer service found code p0464: "inspected cluster for any loose connections or damage, no issue found with cluster or wiring. Removed the sending units and found send units out of spec when moving by hand and ohm senders. Replaced both sending units and cleared codes."
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for two months because the air bag light and door locks were not working properly.the dealer is currently stating that they have to rewire the entire vehicle.the vehicle has not yet been to the repair shop for the air bag light to be repaired.the part was ordered, but it did not remedy the failure.the doors have been repaired unsuccessfully approximately six times.the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 3,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 60 mph, the brakes failed to disengage after the brake pedal was depressed and a burning odor was noticed. The anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from all four tires. The contact left the vehicle idling for awhile and the smoke stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic and electrical control units failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
A problem is regarding fuel gauge failure /check engine light.check engine light comes on ,goes off ,fuel gauge register on empty with light indicator anytime tank is less than full.
Check engine light and unfunctional or infunctiomal gas gauge
Fuel gauge always reads as empty, regardless of movement or amount of gas in tank, leaving driver to run out of gas in undesirable places. Repair is approx 600-800 dollars. Many complaints should be recalled. Has to do with the fuel sending sensor or something i was told.
My mother purchased a 2008 hyundai santa fe, awd 2.7l v6 model brand new in 2009. Her fuel gauge failed at around 110,000 miles approx. I noticed other people complaining about the same issue...so i thought i'd mention that her fuel gauge also quit working! she took it in to get fixed, and i believe it was a pretty costly job! maybe with everybody putting their heads together, this issue can get more attention and possibly lead to a recall. Thanks!
The dash lights started flashing, the wipers stopped working in the middle of a down pour, the lights went dim.the traction system started detuning the engine.all dash lights on.we find that it is a leaky value cover gasket.drips on the alternator and causes it to go bad.the service manager said "they are all starting to have this problem and it's $700.00.if i was the orginal owner hyundai would replace the gasket, but i would need to pay for the altenator.$600.00uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage.two sensors under the back seat and good as new.$200.00.
My fuel gauge is very erratic ;wenever know how much fuel we have.it fluctuates from full to empty at will causing us to try to judge by the miles driven or fill up every few days. I would hate to run out of gas on an interstate in middle of the night because of a miscalculation on the mileage. I feel this is a safety hazard and the company seems aware of it.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the battery exploded while parking the vehicle. The contact heard a loud noise and discovered that battery fluid was leaking. Hyundai of wesley chapel (27000 wesley chapel blvd, wesley chapel, fl 33544, (813) 501-2736) was contacted and referred the contact to fuccillo kia of wesley chapel (28555 fl-54, wesley chapel, fl 33545, (813) 395-0347). Fuccillo kia had not specifically verified if any other components or electrical failures caused the failure. However, the dealer stated that because the oem battery was replaced with a triple a battery, the replacement battery may be faulty. The contact stated that the hood was damaged with an extensive indentation where the battery had lodged upward when it exploded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/19/18
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 50 mph, the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After driving several miles, several more warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact attempted toshift into the park position, but the vehicle would not shift into any other gear besides drive and neutral. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving, the vehicle shut off and was unable to be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to dick smith hyundai (825 congaree rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 284-7777) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15714282. The manufacturer declinedreimbursement. The failure mileage was 165,000.
My santa fe limited awd 2008 was bought at the end of feb 2009 and now has ~44k mileage.i had two similar incidents with my santa fe today (7/6/2014), which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road.the first time, i was driving on a local road at ~45 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~20 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue my grocery shopping (several stops, ~30 miles in total).the 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph and going uphill at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on.after got home safely, i did some search online and found several similar incidents reported on hyundai santa fe suvs before (see the attached links below). So i decided to report this serious issue.the link of websites with similar incidents reported:1. Http://www.justanswer.com/hyundai/47z2r-hyundai-santa-fe-limited-hi-hyundai-santa-fe-awd-2008.html2. Http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/9216/hyundai/santa-fe/hyundai-santa-fe-engine-problems/p2 (altosteph post)3. Http://www.hyundaiforum.com/forum/hyundai-santa-fe-20/4wd-system-warning-light-blinking-loss-power-12357/
While in motion on the city street going 45 miles per hour the electronic stability control shut off. Lost the ability to accelerate and couldn't do anything else with the vehicle.had to put it in park, shut off the engine and wait for 2 mins then restarted the car and it worked fine. But after driving a while longer the esc shut off again. Had to repeat the process of turning off the engine and restarting the car again.while making a turn a little whike later it shut off again. Took it into the shop and they couldn't figure out what is causing the problem.
While driving on a city street (approximately 35 mph), my car suddenly displayed the "check engine" light as well as the "ecs off" indicator and at that same time, i was no longer able to accelerate and my car slowed to a stop. I pulled off to the side of the road, turned the car off for a few minutes and then restarted with the same results. When i restarted, the "ecs" indicator was no longer lit, but the "check engine" light remained on until the deceleration occurred again and then both lights were illuminated. When i searched the internet for what could be the cause of this problem, i found that many others with this same make, model and year have experienced similar issues so i thought it was best to file a complaint.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the esc and abs sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate.starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles.when i refill the tank, it is only half empty.normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty.2) check engine light comes on and off.nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.)3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine light, sometimes by itself.i have had it checked, no problem; and reset. Goes on - off again a few days later.these events have been occurring over the last 6 months, approximately.
I actually have 2 issues occurring. One of these was deemed to have been fixed by a previous recall (campaign 105/110 - fixed /closed jun 23, 2014). However, my esc off light and abs light are again lighting up. I have (luckily) not yet had loss of engine power or control.the second issue is in regards to campaign 936. I've had the front engine valve gasket cover fixed, along with my alternator replaced (after my husband and i did it ourselves after losing all power on christmas eve in the middle of road before barely coasting into a nearby parking lot where we were able to sort of park out of the way). We changed my oil this weekend, have had no other work done on the car since (except oil changes) and my husband noticed that the alternator is again covered in oil. Between the 2 issues, it is most likely a matter of days (if i'm lucky) before my car loses power in some form and i am potentially in a wreck with my family in the car. I don't know how much the dealership wants to "re-fix" the first 2 campaigns that should have already been fixed, but for just the valve gasket work, it would be at least $500, not including the alternator that will need to be replaced when the car does go out. Apparently the gasket that is leaking this time isn't the front one, it is the rear one. My personal thoughts on this are that if the front one is faulty, then it's not a stretch to get to the rear one being faulty. My hyundai dealership even warned me when replacing the front one that my rear one would most likely need to be done too (for $500+). If the dealerships know, it makes me wonder why the recall didn't include both valve cover gaskets or a new one hasn't been issued for the rear one.hopefully, both of these issues can be re-addressed.the date below is of first warning lights. The lights come on from park or while driving.
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the emergency brake would erroneously activate while operating the vehicle. If the vehicle had not been warmed up for at least 15 minutes, the failure would occur. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold weather temperatures. While driving approximately 35 mph, the emergency brake and esc suddenly activated and the speed reduced to 10 mph. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer in jamesville, wi was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph and attempted to accelerate however, the esc and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts and was coasted off road and shut off. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The intermittent failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The fuel sensor stopped working. Pay to fix it but only lasted 1 month and than stop working again. Electrical. Was driving on highway heard a whining noise and then the car starting stalling. Won't turn on
This vehicle started showing issues with key fob not working - gas gauge not accurate next cruise control light on also check engine light pointing to bad fuel pump sensor units - i've researched this and this is known issue - my car has only 70 k miles on it and huyndai refuses to do fix as this is not a recall and car is out of warranty - i say this is known issue and huyndai should cover this as a recall - vehicle is now unsafe and can shut off at any time during driving.... Serious safety issue. This is a known issue multiple reported complaints and calls for recall but huyndai will not offer recall - serious safety issue huyndai does not care - example of same complaint filed by another person on this same issue attached - multiple issues listed at this site : https://www.aboutautomobile.com/consumer-complaint/2008/hyundai/santa-fe/11141800. You can see all the instances this should be a recall on these vehicles !
Esc light illuminates. Car looses power while driving, and stalls.
I was driving to work and my esc off light came on. As soon as it came on my brakes got touchy, my entire car started shaking like crazy, & my car would not go over 20-25 miles. I had to press the brakes really hard bc i was afraid that i was going to hit another car.
When i am driving, both freeway and city driving, the car will stutter slightly and then the esc off light comes on along with the check engine light. When this happens i lose acceleration and have to pull over, turn my car off, wait a minute or two, and then restart the car. The esc off light goes away and i once again have acceleration but the check engine light remains on. The problem often repeats itself during the same trip, sometimes 30 minutes later, sometimes just 2 minutes later. The stop lamp switch was replaced during the recall campaign 09v122 when the same problem was occurring. A few months ago this started again, it is all the same issues as i had before the stop lamp switch was replaced during the last recall. Because i lose acceleration with no warning and quickly fall to 20mph and below, i have to quickly pull over to the side of the road and do my best to avoid an accident which is difficult when you are losing momentum.
While on a highway running at 75 mph my "esc off" light came on as well as my "check engine" light at the same time. As soon as these lights turn on i can no longer accelerate and my vehicle slowly comes to a stop. During this time, everything else including brakes, signal lights, radio and all other features seem to be functional with the exception of the acceleration pedal which does nothing. When the vehicle comes to a stop and i put it into park, the engine seemsto hiccup a little bit as it sits until i turn the vehicle completely off and restart it. After doing so, the vehicle acts completely normal with the exception of the check engine light being on. This has happened multiple times with increasing frequency. It happens on city streets and highways and it doesn't seem to be a mechanical issue. This is potentially very dangerous so that is why i am filing a formal complaint. I have also noticed that there are many others on here that have filed this exact complaint and this needs to be recalled.
I had my santa fe serviced on 04/05/16 for fuel gauge sensor,was not reading appropriate gas level. I have only 72000miles and somthing like this should be a recall.i was told that happened because of the age of the car,which i don't believe.we owned 8 cars before sant fe and it never happened. It is a spendy repair of $388.99marta
My santa fe awd 2008 was bought in june 2009 and now has ~99k mileage. I had four or five similar incidents with my santa fe starting on 4/21/15, which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road. The first time, i was driving on a local road at ~25 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~10 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue to my job. The 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on. The other times i was on the cresent city connection (bridge) in the center lane. I had to work my way over two lanes to turn the vehicle off to restart to continue on my way to or from work. After the 5th time, i did some research online and found an article stating that this problem was on the tsb (technical safety bulletin). Maybe someone somewhere should be aware of more than one vehicle having this problem.......
My wife indicated that when she got on the ramp to rt. 80 , the car completely shut down. She also stated that she almost had an accident since she had no brakes nor power steering. This occurrence has been reported to the national highway safety by a number of owners yet you continue to ignore the problemwhich could be attributed to oil dripping from the valve cover on to the alternator. I guess you're waiting for some accidents to happen before taking action....maybe a few deaths resulting from a crash. Very proactive!
Took my car to a two mechanics who both said there is a gas leak in the evaporator of the emission control system. I read online that this issue is common with santa fes and i believe the company should issue a recall and get this dangerous issue fixed.
My vehicle experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management).
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
My 2008 santa fe with 109,000 miles suddenly shut off on me when approaching a stop sign.the stop sign was on a slight turn and i never realized it until i had no power steering and saw all the lights lit on the dash.i put car in park and it restarted with no issues.later that day i went to start the car and engine made a loud clunk sound and car shook for a second.i decidednot to drive it that day.it has been 3 days since the first shut down and so far the car has been running like normal.called hyundai and made note of my complaint but didn't seem to know about this issue or so maybe they are not at liberty to say if they have.they never gave me an answer except to take it to a dealer to see if they can diagnosis the problem.i see recall was put out for the 2010-2012 model years but not for older models.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a whining noise. Also, when the contact shifted from first to second or from third to fourth gear, the transmission shook violently and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,432.
After 141,000 miles the engine threw a rod, i had heard a clicking noise for a while but was assured it was a normal engine sound after taking it to the dealer. I change my oil regularly and have my slips, the engine completely failed while driving. In the last year and a half i am having to replace approximately one low beam headlamp per month.
I was driving along and made a right turn into a intersecting road when i encountered loss of steering control. After almost hitting a car i got it off to the side of road and discovered that the engine had just shut off with no warning. It cranked right back up and i drove it home but now i am afraid to drive it.
As i was driving at approximately 35mph going up a hill, my 2008 hyundai santa fe accelerated at a very high rate of speed and pushing the brakes at full pressure only slowed the vehicle it would not stop and the engine revved. I was in a panic because vehicles were in front of me and i almost slammed into them. I managed to pull to the side and travel on the side of the road trying to stop my vehicle. I finally shifted from drive to neutral all the while pushing the brakes and got the vehicle in park. I have never been so scared in my life and fortunately did not hit any other vehicle. I calleda tow truck to tow the vehicle to my garage because i was to afraid to drive it. I am awaiting diagnosis.. Unfortunately it was late friday afternoon and the garage was closed. They will not be able to look at until monday.
On highway, car would no longer accelerate and went into limp mode causing me to slow to 50 mph and not be able to keep up with speed if traffic.pulled over, dash lights flashed and car would not restart.oil had leaked out of valve cover gasket all over the alternator causing the car to malfunction and become inoperable.
I actually have 2 issues occurring. One of these was deemed to have been fixed by a previous recall (campaign 105/110 - fixed /closed jun 23, 2014). However, my esc off light and abs light are again lighting up. I have (luckily) not yet had loss of engine power or control.the second issue is in regards to campaign 936. I've had the front engine valve gasket cover fixed, along with my alternator replaced (after my husband and i did it ourselves after losing all power on christmas eve in the middle of road before barely coasting into a nearby parking lot where we were able to sort of park out of the way). We changed my oil this weekend, have had no other work done on the car since (except oil changes) and my husband noticed that the alternator is again covered in oil. Between the 2 issues, it is most likely a matter of days (if i'm lucky) before my car loses power in some form and i am potentially in a wreck with my family in the car. I don't know how much the dealership wants to "re-fix" the first 2 campaigns that should have already been fixed, but for just the valve gasket work, it would be at least $500, not including the alternator that will need to be replaced when the car does go out. Apparently the gasket that is leaking this time isn't the front one, it is the rear one. My personal thoughts on this are that if the front one is faulty, then it's not a stretch to get to the rear one being faulty. My hyundai dealership even warned me when replacing the front one that my rear one would most likely need to be done too (for $500+). If the dealerships know, it makes me wonder why the recall didn't include both valve cover gaskets or a new one hasn't been issued for the rear one.hopefully, both of these issues can be re-addressed.the date below is of first warning lights. The lights come on from park or while driving.
Throttle accelerated by itself and was stuck wide open. Could not get the throttle to disengage. I tried tapping the gas pedal several times and this did nothing. Managed to hold both feet on brake and downshift into low. I got vehicle onto shoulder and put it in neutral and the engine continued to run full throttle. I shoved it into park and turned the key off. The engine did not disengage until the key was turned off. Very bad for transmission to shove it into park but i had no other options. Very scary. I have been told that there is no recall. I called hyundai and filed a report but they have not called me back yet with repair options.
Upon turning the engine on, my gas gauge showed empty when i knew there was more gas than that. Then it started to fluctuate up and down . I checked my range indicator and it was blinking the word "range" (which normally doesn't) and the numbers were dashes only. As i continued to drive my check engine light came on.it showed quarter tank then empty and back to some gas. The range indicator started going up and down in numbers as well. I put gas in just to see if it helped but didn't, showing about 30 milesfluctuation in the range indicator. I checked some forums and apparently it is a very common problem for santa fes 2008 right as they reach 60,000 miles (as the warranties end and it costs over $600 to repair!). It is a dangerous issue that should be a recall , as it poses a very dangerous problem if a car runs out of gas on a highway or anywhere due to the faulty gas fuel level indicator!
The contact owns a 2008 hyundia santa fe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge indicator provided false readings. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
After several hours of normal highway driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power as the engine computer entered "limp home" mode. Pressing the accelerator had no effect. Diagnosed as throttle position sensor failure. This problem occurred several times, with an engine restart clearing the problem temporarily. While these incidents did not result in a crash, they could easily have, depending on traffic circumstances.
While accelerating to merge with traffic the engine starting making a strange noise. It continued to run and the noise decreased, and sometimes even quit. The next day the noise was back and while driving down a hill the engine died and my wife was able to coast onto an exit ramp. I was able to get it restarted and drove it to the dealer. The dealer stated with the knocking sound and they found metal in the oil it would need a new engine. I could not afford the over $7,000 estimate so i loaded the car on a trailer and took it home to repair myself. When i dissembled the engine i found one of the connecting rod bearings had spun and all the main bearings had significant damage consistent with metal debris on the bearing surface.
While i was driving along at approximately 25 mph in my hyundai santafe the steering became very difficult and there was no throttle response. I stopped the vehicle completely in the middle of the boulevard street and put the vehicle in park and restarted the engine.i was very frightened during the incident that someone was going to run into the back of my car and that the vehicle would stop again before i got home. I refused to drive the vehicle again and followed my husband in another vehicle as he drove the faulty vehicle to the dealer the following day.the tech rep we spoke with at the dealer casually said the throttle positioning sensor was bad and if we wanted it repaired it would cost about $400.i couldn't believe they would let me leave the dealership with this malfunctioning part. The symptoms are the same as the general motors ignition switch problem.i looked it up online and this seems to bea common problem with the hyundai santafe.where is the outrage?where are the recalls?is it going to take many deaths and 10 years to correct this problem like gm ignition switch problem?does somebody have to die before this is taken seriously?hyundai management refuses to discuss this problem.i sincerely hope i can appeal to your sensibility and force this korean company to address this dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor circuit was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.updated 02/27/14*lj
I also had the fuel sensor go out and had it fixed.and i had to have my alternator replaced twice.once when it went out and again in 9 months due to recall for a fuel gasket cover default.so i paid the first time out of pocket $700 only to find out it was probably due to the default. Lynda
The car shuts off while driving. No pre-warning or alert before it happens
I exited a toll and proceeded to enter the nj turnpike, suddenly, the steering became tight. I noticed that the power steering was out, along with the engine. The engine just turned off. Thankfully, no traffic, i proceed to pull to the feeder of the entrance. Put car in park, and the car restarted. I am not sure what happened, and fearful that this could happen, with trucks behind me, unable to pull to the side and risk serious injury. No check engine light warning was indicated. I recently had two knock sensors replaced at the hyundai dealership.
As noted in other complaints, my check engine light came on and my fuel gauge will not register the amount of fuel, it fluctuates from empty to a 1/4 tank to 3/4 tank. The fuel sensors are bad. There should be a recall for this.this is a known problem based on nhtsa complaints but yet it appears that hyundai will not take action. This problem began right after i hit the 60,000 mile mark.
When driving and you hit the breaks, the vehicle attempts to stall, or if you use the high or low breams the radio shuts off and the gps turns on or you loses it all, while on high way way if you use your high or low beams the engine starts to stall then keeps going causing the vehicle behindyou have to break quickly to avoid hitting you as you loose all power for a matter of seconds this happen while moving or parked, i mhave installed two new alternators in the past three weeks and the problem coniinues
While accelerating to get on the highway the vehicle rapidly accelerated without pressing the gas pedal. When this occurred the pedal started going to the floor. Prying up on the pedal with your foot did not have an affect. This has happened twice and the dealer has looked at it twice and has advised that they could not find a problem.
Turning left thru an intersection th e car stalled, leaving us with no brakes and very little steering. This has happened more than once.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe stalled twice today. It also stalled on the same day twice last week. This happened each time i came to a stop light or wanted to make a turn. The engine stopped running, the power steering ceased working, and check engine light came on. After each occurrence, i switched my hazard lights on, pushed the transaxle to park and then restarted the car to pull out of traffic.the stalling is often accompanied by loss of power (power steering and brakes too), complete failure to accelerate, and the check engine light comes on.
Once my car has gone 200 miles on a tank the check engine light comes on and the fuel gauge is not accurate.the fuel gauge will show completely empty and then change to more than 1/4 tank and back.once the tank is refilled the check engine light goes off and then comes back on and acts the same after again going 200 miles.the dealer said the warranty is only good to 60000 or 5 years on the fuel sensor but reading online this is a problem that a lot of hyundai santa fe owners are having after reaching 60000 miles.i had the check engine code checked and it listed p0 464 - fuel level sensor a circuit intermittent.with the amount of complaints on this part hyundai should recall and fix this problem at no cost.
Fuel gauge has been faulty and check engine light would turn on and off after replacing what i thought was a bad battery one month ago. One week ago while driving, all lights on dashboard came on (battery, check engine, abs, esc...), engine started to rev, electrical and power steering failed, and car had to be turned off in the middle of the road and towed home. This has happened twice while driving now. Issue is from a failing/failed alternator caused by oil leak from front valve cover. This problem is identical to issues with '06-'12 veracruz, recall #121.
While normal driving down a city road going straight the vehicle will stall without any notice or any change in condition.you loose all power, brakes and steering when this happens and have to bring it to stop with emergency brake and place in park.then you can start the vehicle once again like it has no issues.this issue produces no engine trouble codes and has happened 3 other times in the 6 years we owned the vehicle.this is extremely dangerous and we never know when it will happen.
While at a stop in a construction zone, my foot was on the brake, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated into the vehicle in front of me.although my foot was planted hard on the brake, the engine continued racing, and it felt like my car was going to push his car down the street! i shifted into park and turned the car off. Luckily there was only $4,000 worth of damage to my car, and no one was hurt. I refused to drive it, and had it towed to the dealer. They said the computer showed no malfunction, and it had to be driver error. Three months later, it did it again to a lesser degree, in an open area. I turned the car off again, and it was fine until yesterday. It has been 4 months since that last incident, but this one even was worse than the first. Only thing is, now i know to put all my weight on the brake, shift to neutral and turn the car off as fast as i can. This one frightened me so badly, i will not drive it again. It is going to sit at the dealer until they find out what to do. I cannot in good conscience drive it,sell it or even trade it in until i know it is safe! every time it happened, the car was on a city street, stationary, and heading straight. The engine revs up so loud, it sounds like an airplane! yesterday i could tell the people in the car stopped next to me heard it and looked at me! i have owned this santa fe since it was brand new, and people tell me it looks like a new car. I keep up with the recommended maintenance and always take it to the dealer for service. Until last july, it has been an excellent car. The accident i had with it was the only accident i have had in 50 years of driving!please give me some ideas on what to tell the dealer to replace, repair or disconnect. Thanks for your help!
My santa fe limited awd 2008 was bought at the end of feb 2009 and now has ~44k mileage.i had two similar incidents with my santa fe today (7/6/2014), which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road.the first time, i was driving on a local road at ~45 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~20 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue my grocery shopping (several stops, ~30 miles in total).the 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph and going uphill at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on.after got home safely, i did some search online and found several similar incidents reported on hyundai santa fe suvs before (see the attached links below). So i decided to report this serious issue.the link of websites with similar incidents reported:1. Http://www.justanswer.com/hyundai/47z2r-hyundai-santa-fe-limited-hi-hyundai-santa-fe-awd-2008.html2. Http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/9216/hyundai/santa-fe/hyundai-santa-fe-engine-problems/p2 (altosteph post)3. Http://www.hyundaiforum.com/forum/hyundai-santa-fe-20/4wd-system-warning-light-blinking-loss-power-12357/
The gas gauge has not been working for over 2 years and the check engine light is on most of the time but will go off intermittently.we track gas usage with the trip odometer (20 miles per gallon x 17 gal tank=340 miles driven) but fill up around 275 miles driven. But this is not a reliable way to track fuel and it was bound to happen-we ran out of gas-unfortunately on the tollway. Now we want to fix it.we have had estimates ranging from $400-$800 to fix the problem but think that this is a defective part that hyundai has installed in their vehicles. There should be a recall for safety reasons. The car is only 6 years old. We take care of our cars-regular maintenance and parked in a garage.(also had to replace the throttle sensor after 2 years and both hvac mode door actuators after 4 years. The window washer fluid recently stopped working).
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While having the vehicle routinely inspected for emissions, the vehicle failed due to a faulty fuel gauge. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,129.
Leaking valve cover is allowing oil to leak down onto the alternator. Car be stationary or running. Most notable when car engine is running.
Car cutsoff while driving
Front valve cover gasket keep leaking oil on to the alternator causing the alternator to go out . The second time it happen the core of the alternator burned .i have replace the alternator 3 times and valve cover gasket twice. Hyundaihave a recall on the veracruz for this some issues but will not recall the santa fe for this issues .
(2008 hyundai santa fe) the vehicle gas gauge is sticking on empty after filling it up and the check engine light comes on. After 1/4 tank of gas has been consumed the gas gauge will read normal. The check engine light will also go off. There has not been a loss in power to the engine or any other indicators that there is a problem. This issue can be reproduced every time after fill up. The tank does not have to be on empty to reproduce the problem. I have seen tsb's for the 2007 model but nothing yet for the 2008.
On 5/15/13 i had my stop lamp switch replaced per recall campaign 110. The following day, i noticed cold engine fluctuation and surging. This has happened regularly, with the engine sometimes fluctuating up to nearly 2000rpm while the car is in park. Gradually, the issue progressed to difficulty accelerating and a shaking/hesitation feeling while downshifting that feels like the engine is going to stall out, but it does not. This began 6/20/13. Also on 6/20/13 my check engine dash light came on, and the "esc off" light was illuminated, even though i had not shut the esc off. Additionally, the awd system light was flashing. Upon restart, only the check engine light remained on. I brought my vehicle to grismer for diagnostics. They found error codes: c1513, c1611, p1295, p2106, and p2135. I revisited my local hyundai dealer (voss hyundai) and they state that they believe the stop lamp switch is working properly and that the throttle positioning sensor needs to be replaced. They refused to cover this cost due to being outside of the warranty. I was told by grismer that the tps issue is directly related to the stop lamp switch issue. I believe that what i am experiencing also relates directly to service bulletin #tsb-09-fl-003-1.
The first time i came out to start my car and looked up, there was smoke coming from under the hood andwouldn't start. I had it towed. I was informed it was the starter. The starter was replaced and approximately 6 months later, i noticed a brushing sound when i started the car. Over time it became more often. I returned the car several times to the independent auto shop. They couldn't find out the noise. In the mean time i took to a dealership and they told me it was the starter and to take it back and have it replaced. I returned to the independent dealer and they replaced, it was still under warranty. At the dealership, i was told it wasn't catching.two weeks later it started the same brushing sound when i started the car. I made an appointment with a dealership to inspect and in the mean time the car whilewarming up had a burnt smell. I turned the car off and it would not start. Had it towed. The dealership put the car on a diagnostic check and put a new starter in. My car was held for 5 days. They told me oil had leaked from the starter and that was where the smoke came from and the brunt smell. Within a week the car when started had the brushing sound again. I tried to record the sound and after i started 4 times it started to smoke and wouldn't start. Had to have it towed again. It is now at the dealership waiting for a diagnostic.
There have been 3 instances where after turning on my vehicle, the power is throttled and i can only drive a couple miles per hour. I ran a diagnostic scan, and obtained the codes p2106, p1295,and p2135. I searched online and found this to be a common problem. There appears to be a technical service bulletin out for this issue (tsb 09-fl003-2).if this is a common issue, should there be a recall?thank you.
I was driving at a low speed, making a left-hand turn when the car lost all power. No brakes, no steering. I was able to get the car into a driveway. I was able to restart . About 1 hour later the same thing, only this time i was making a left-hand turn across a very busy city street..i was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle. This is very dangerous and will probably sell the car & tell the new owners about my issue. I have not taken it to a garage, as the closest hyundai shop to me is an hour away. I do not feel safe driving that far.
Safety issue:failure of the fuel sending unit permanently turns on the "check engine light" which denies the use of the "check engine light" for other serious conditions.many consumers have previously reported the failure of the fuel sending unit.these units cost between $800 to $1200 to fix so most drivers do not fix it and instead use the odometer reading to determine when fuel is needed.unfortunately, driving with the "check engine light" on at all times prevents the driver from seeing the "check engine light" illuminate when a serious condition exists.therefore, this is a safety issue.considering the number of consumer reports already sent to nhtsa regarding failed fuel sending units, hyundai should immediately issue a safety recall to fix these units.
I was driving to a stop light on a down hill slope with my whole family in the car when all of the sudden my car turned off. All at once my check engine light came on, my battery light came on, and i couldn't get the car to re-start. I turned on the emergency flashers and at the middle of a busy intersection i tried to restart my car but nothing happened. A few moments later i tried again and it started but it wouldn't let me accelerate almost at all (through an intersection!). There was also a clicking sound coming from the front of the car. I pulled into a parking lot, afraid if i was going to be able to drive anywhere, turned the car off, waited about five minutes, restarted it, successfully. I let it idle for a while unsure what else to do. I proceeded to drive home with no other incident. The clicking was off and on the entire drive home but has since gotten quieter.
After engine start and while driving any speed the battery light and seatbelt light on the dashboard flashes intermittently.i searched this online and it looks to be an electrical charging issue, namely the alternator is bad.i searched more and found the reason for this is the front valve cover is leaking oil and dripping onto the alternator causing it to malfunction.a recall has been made ( #121) on the 07-12 veracruz for the same issue.
While driving on i-95, the charging system warning light came on followed by a loss of engine power and then engine stopped completely. Was able to safely make it to the road side. Dealer diagnosed a defective valve cover gasket allowed oil to leak which dripped on and into the alternator causing it to fail. Second identical failure on vehicle in two years. V-6, automatic, 2wd. Found manufacturer just issued a recall on veracruz model which shares the same platform for identical symptoms and failures.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the speedometer was reading empty and all over the place. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.updated 05/10/16*lj
Was turning in to my housing development and car just cut out and stalled in middle of road. Thank goodness no cars were coming toward me. Put it in to park and it started back up. Very dangerous!!! has happened a dozen more times since the first incident.
The check engine light came on in the car, i took it to be diagnosed and it is a failure of the fuel level sensor.apparently hyundai is well aware of this very common problem and refuses to issue a recall.additionally, the entire assembly is only sold together, therefore this is a fix that will cost at least $800 which i cannot afford.so now i just have to drive around with the check engine light on at all times, having no idea how much fuel i have or if any other engine issues have come up.shame on hyundai.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the esc, check engine and awd warning lights illuminated as the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was restarted and as the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle continued to drive with an extreme loss of power. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for an inspection. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 14,000.
On 12/26/2010,my husband and 2 children were returning from nj to ct via the garden state parkway, new jersey turnpike and the george washington bridge.four times during that trip, our hyundai santa fe suddenly lost power.each time the loss of power occurred there was no precipitating event, just a sudden and random loss of power followed by the esc light illuminating on the dash.he had to coast thru traffic, finda safe place to stop and turn the car off and back on again to regain power.we took the car to the hyundai dealer in meriden ct and they interrogated the computer.the service tech told us they replaced the tps (throttle position) sensor.we did some amateur research on the internet and within 10 minutes of researching, came across dozens of santa fe owners who experienced the same event.we are wondering why there has been no recall on the santa fe models that are affected.we also want to make sure the proper authorities are aware of the situation so that necessary action can be taken.we are so fortunate that the drivers near us all four times were paying attention and didn't ram us from behind.these are heavily traveled roads with many trucks, tractor trailers and cars, all travelling at a high rate of speed and sometimes following closely.this is a potential tragedy for another family who isn't as lucky.
When trying to park the car, the car does not recognize it is in park, even though the gear shift is in park. Therefore, you cannot turn your car completely off or remove the key from the ignition. The car has been serviced 6 times over the course of 3 years for the same issue.
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving at 80mphthe contact attempted to change lanes and the vehicle started to loosepower, the steering failed, and the service engine light illuminated. She was able to move the vehicle unto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to recreate the failure. The diagnostic testingdid not produce a failure code, therefore the dealer stated the vehicle was out of gas. On june 8, 2010 while reversing from the drive way the failure re-occurred. The gear did not release from reverse and the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed the garage to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 541 and the current mileage was 21,817.
The gas mileage on my vehicle is 14 mpg city driving; total highway driving is 18mpg and combined 15- 16 mpg. I am a very conservative driver and have driven for 47 years.my mileage is so poor i contacted the hyundai corp. Repeatedly on this.i've spoken on a few occasions with the ceo[xxx], and corresponded with him as well via email after getting no satisfaction/help from the regional person.the ceo's wife grew up in my area (lake oswego, or.) and that is why he called me personally.however, the bottom line was nothing has happened as a result of this call.he offered me the following: he offered to exchange my vehicle which had about 8,000 miles on it by the time he got in touch with me for a new 2009 sonata fwd and it was the old model as hyundai was coming out with a totally revamped 2010 sonata model.i bought my santa fe awdbecause i wanted a suv with awd!if i wanted a sedan, i would have bought one!i begged him to give me another comparably equipped santa fe as they could find no reason mechanically why my mileage was so low and i always double check it manually in addition to the computer output.so, i refused to accept this offer and i spend a huge amount on gas and i live on a small fixed income and cannot afford to buy another santa fe!others i've questioned with the same vehicle and equipped comparably get 20 mpg or more city driving. Reading hyundai has done nothing about so many issues brought up is abominable.someone needs to do something about this so lives aren't lost and people aren't paying at almost $4/gallon for all this gas i have to keep buying in my case.there is definitely something major wrong with my engine or something that prevents me from getting the mileage i should.as i said, i am a very conservative driver.please intervene with the manufacturer on all these matters.they truly don't care about consumers.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Gas gauge started to malfunction.also checkengine light comes on.gas tank is fulland is reacting wildly.dealer says it's a $650fix.this should be a recall !!!safety issue.
Safety defect with horn activation in emergency situations. Excessive pressure on the steering wheel horn pad is need to activate the horn. This has happened numerous times when a potential collision /close call situation occurred. The central area of the steering wheel contains the driver air bag integrated with the horn activation subsystem. The manual pressure needed to activate the horn is what i believe is excessive and appears to be greater as you move away from the center of the horn-pad to the edge of the pad. I have asked the dealer numerous times about fixing this but he claims this in not possible. There is no adjustment available on this equipment.i've compared the amount of pressure needed on my hyundai santa fe to my 1999 lexus rx 300 and the santa fe requires much more pressure than the rx300. Both my wife and i have requested the dealers service managers to do something to reduce the amount of pressure but they have responded w/ the comment there is nothing that can be done.
The first time i came out to start my car and looked up, there was smoke coming from under the hood andwouldn't start. I had it towed. I was informed it was the starter. The starter was replaced and approximately 6 months later, i noticed a brushing sound when i started the car. Over time it became more often. I returned the car several times to the independent auto shop. They couldn't find out the noise. In the mean time i took to a dealership and they told me it was the starter and to take it back and have it replaced. I returned to the independent dealer and they replaced, it was still under warranty. At the dealership, i was told it wasn't catching.two weeks later it started the same brushing sound when i started the car. I made an appointment with a dealership to inspect and in the mean time the car whilewarming up had a burnt smell. I turned the car off and it would not start. Had it towed. The dealership put the car on a diagnostic check and put a new starter in. My car was held for 5 days. They told me oil had leaked from the starter and that was where the smoke came from and the brunt smell. Within a week the car when started had the brushing sound again. I tried to record the sound and after i started 4 times it started to smoke and wouldn't start. Had to have it towed again. It is now at the dealership waiting for a diagnostic.
The are three layers of floor covering on this vehicle.the first is the wall to wall carpet.the second is a floor mat, made of carpet material which is securely anchored to the floor of the vehicle.the third layer of floor covering is a thick rubber mat.the rubber mat rests atop the carpeted floor mat unanchored.it slides around on top of the carpeted floor mat and prevents a severe hazard because it occasionally lodges itself under the accelerator pedal, causing the pedal to jam.this danger can be extreme because when the gas pedal jams in an intermediate throttle setting,it lengthens the stopping distance and has been known to cause a traffic accident.
Fan keeps going on and off. Dealer said there is a "short in the a/c control head".
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact heard a high-pitched noise coming from the radio.she called the dealer on march 4, 2008 and was advised to bring the vehicle in for service.once at the dealer, they inspected the radio and informed her that they needed to order the part for the repair.on march 21, 2008, the contact returned to the dealer and they kept the vehicle for approximately 30 days.the dealer sent her a certified letter, notifying her to retrieve the vehicle.on april 18, 2008, the contact picked up her vehicle and spoke with the general manager concerning a new radio for the vehicle.on june 19, 2008, a new radio was installed, but it also made a noise.she currently has to meet with a hyundai representative to inspect the radio and determine whether hyundai will continue to assist with the failure.the failure mileage was 12 and current mileage was 3,100.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact purchased the vehicle for its fuel economy and weight capacity to tow a trailer.at the dealer, the weight capacity was listed as 3,197 in the rear and 2,976 in the front.the contact received a recall letter, which decreased the weight capacity of the vehicle.the contact feels that the manufacturer was misleading since he believed that the vehicle could tow a certain amount of weight as discussed at the dealer.the contact does not want to drive the vehicle and feels that his family's lives could be in danger.the failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 09/10/08updated 09/17/08.
Our gas gauge shows empty, and the fuel light stays on, all the time.this occurs even after we fill the car up.this occurs whether the car is stationary or running.we have to track our fuel level by keeping track of the mileage.also, if we turn the car off when fueling, it will not turn back on.we have to try over and over again until it turns on.we have found that if we leave the car running while fueling, it usually stays running; however, a lot of times, the car stops running and then, we struggle to get it started again. This is our 2nd santa fe (our first was a 2004, with which we never had a problem).if hyundai doesn't do something to fix this problem, this will be our last hyundai.this is dangerous on many levels, and as we all can see, there are currently about 350 other 2008 santa fe owners who have posted on this site with the same problem,this is an obvious safety defect, and needs to be recalled.also, i noticed someone else mentioned they change low beams about once a month.we too, are having the same problem.we have changed more headlamps in this car than we have in all of our cars combined over 40 years.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mphthe vehicle unexpectedly failed to accelerate with the illumination of the esc and engine warning indicator. The engine was turned off. The vehicle resumed upon restarting; however, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred eight times. In addition, on numerous occasions when depressing the accelerator pedal hesitation would follow. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The recall remedy was performed on two occasions and the failure persisted after each repair. The vehicle was currently being repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 92,099.
After 141,000 miles the engine threw a rod, i had heard a clicking noise for a while but was assured it was a normal engine sound after taking it to the dealer. I change my oil regularly and have my slips, the engine completely failed while driving. In the last year and a half i am having to replace approximately one low beam headlamp per month.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated at 70 mph, he applied the brakes but the cruise control would not disengage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer replaced the stop lamp switch per the recall however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
The dash lights started flashing, the wipers stopped working in the middle of a down pour, the lights went dim.the traction system started detuning the engine.all dash lights on.we find that it is a leaky value cover gasket.drips on the alternator and causes it to go bad.the service manager said "they are all starting to have this problem and it's $700.00.if i was the orginal owner hyundai would replace the gasket, but i would need to pay for the altenator.$600.00uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage.two sensors under the back seat and good as new.$200.00.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the headlights, fog lights, license plate lights and taillights all failed at different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times where the bulbs were replaced but the failure continued. The contact received several citations due to the failures. The failure became worse until no exterior lights were operable.the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance and the vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 46,600 and the failure mileage was approximately 8,640.
2008 hyundai santa fe low beam headlights.*njwhile driving on an un-lighted or hilly roadway, there was a discernable horizontal line between the lighted roadway and darkness. The consumer could see the line about 3 feet above the road surface. The line also extended off to the side of the vehicle.at times, the lighted roadway was less than 30 feet while going up and down the hilly road. The consumer believed that 30 feet orless was too short of a lighted lane of travel. A visual inspection, showed the low beam headlight was mounted too far behind the front of the vehicle, which caused the hood to block the low beam reflecting up.
Fuel level gauge becomes erratic and does not indicate correct fuel level in gas tank. Recently "check engine light" came on and diagnosis by mechanic was "fuel level sensor a, circuit intermittent". This is a very expensive repair and should not occur on a vehicle at this stage.i have now become aware that this is an extremely common defect in the hyundai santa fe line of vehicles.this defect can create a dangerous situation if a driver were to unknowingly run out of fuel while operating the vehicle.i believe that a recall to replace the defective part(s) would be justified. I am hoping that your agency will look into this matter and take the appropriate steps. Thank you.
Shortly after purchasing our 2008 hyundai sante fe limited we began having a problem which still exist to this day.after filling with gas, the "check engine" light will come on and stay lit.the first several times of this event, i was truly concerned that i had an engine problem and returned to the dealer only to find out that the gas cap needed to be tightened further.i have tightened the cap at times so much so that i very nearly was unable to remove it.
Over the past six months, the gas gauge will show empty and warning lights come when you just filled up the gas tank completely full. At other times, the gas gauge will go from full to 1/2 tank.other times when you start the car, it will show empty when it has 1/2 tank.so in other words, the gas gauge is not working. I understand that many 2008 hyundai santa fe car owners are having the same problems. To fix the problem, hyundai wants either $400 or $700 to replace either one or two fuel sensors.of all the cars i have owned, i have never had a fuel gauge go bad.very disappointed with hyundai right now ! with as many problems with the fuel gauge reported, this should be fixed by the hyundai.
Fuel gauge began indicating wrong levels of fuel in fueltanks. The fuel gauge need randomly will swing anywhere between full tank and empty tank over a relatively short period of time. Many times after a cold start the fuel gauge will indicate empty for an extended period of days then all of sudden will start to indicate fuel levels or may oscillate back and forth.note that hyundai is fully aware of this issue across a number of their auto models and years, but refuses to issue a recall.
Gas gauge began tiling up and down. Diagnosed as bad fuel sensors, had sensors replaced. Filled tank with gas ,gas gauge showed half tank then few days later showed empty. Vehicle's been parked ever since fearing accident. Scary being on the road not knowing how much fuel remain, had to limp home constantly capping off tank. Went on line to find possible problem and found several hundred drivers with same problem. Called manufacturer to issue a possible recall and not wait till someone get killed or stranded on a dark highway. Please convince hyundai to issue a recall or at least absorb the payment to have this problem fixed.
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.
Fuel level sensor fail.the gas gauge drops from full to 1/4 tank to 3/4 tank.the "range" display will go from empty to 300 miles left to 79 miles left.all over the place.it will say your full and you are empty it will say your empty and you are full.this happened while you are in motion on any roadway at any speed and also when you turn the car off and back on.updated 12/16/15.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated as soon as the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that fuel level sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel level sensor. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 73,120. Updated 12/5/12
When fuel tank is filled gas gauge registers empty, only will catch up with itself when a quarter tank is gone.check engine light came on reporting a "fuel level sensor" error. Seems to be a common error with the 2008 hyundai santa fe.
The santa fe gas gauge behaves erratically!as you drive, the fuel indicator needle moves up and down so that you do not know accurately how much fuel remains in the gas tank. The needle may also indicate a very low fuel level by illuminating the "low fuel" warning light on the dashboard as well. The problem appears to be getting worse as drive time goes on as the needle movements increase the longer time the suv is driven and the volume of fuel decreases in the fuel tank. After a period oftime the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-trainproblem. In my case i have reset the check engine manually and after a number of trips the check engine light will reappear. This low fuel warning cycle has been repeated numerous times and may cause a driver to be distracted to see the low fuel warning light, when in fact there may be sufficient fuel in the gas tank.i find that this problem is very disconcerting as you don't know whether you may be running out of gasoline.
On our 2008 hyundai santa fe limited with 45,391 miles, vin # [xxx], the check engine light started coming on when it was about 1 year old. It has now come on approximately 10 times.the dealer always says it's the gas cap. We have tightened the gas cap varying degrees and it does not matter how tight it is. The check engine light continues to come on. They claim to have replaced the gas cap 3 times out of 10 trips. Whether that is true or not, i don't know.additionally, the red "air bag" warning light came on about a week ago and will not go off. I understand hyundai has a history of airbag problems and would like to know if you can force them to fix this problem as well as the check engine light.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My gas gauge stopped working correctly, going up and down but never passing one half a tank and the check engine light remains on all the time.the mechanic said the seats would need to be taken out to get to the sensor, that it was probably bad and would need a new one.i tried to estimate how much gas ihad in the tank by using the odometer and resetting at 0 for a gas fillup till i got the car in for service.the tank would kick the gas back at half a tank so i was getting only 8 gallons in.on tuesday i ran out of gas on a highway going 55, which was dangerous, as there was a truck behind me and he had to swerve into the median to avoid hitting me when my car died.i was towed to the mechanic.the mechanic checked bytaking the seats out and putting in a new sensor.he filled the gas tank up (19.9 gallons) and yet with the new sensor in, the gauge still reads only half a tank and the check engine light is still on.something else is wrong and i see that many other people have this safety issue with this car and it has not been recalled or resolved effectively.does someone have to die first?are we sure someone has not already?
After filling the gas tank i noticed that the gas gauge was not working.later it moved off empty and the low fuel light went off.now it reads what ever it wants to.
The fuel gauge started behaving erratically at 75000 miles. The fuel level sensor can suddenly drop to empty, then come back to 1/2 full and then to empty. It cannot show fuel level properly. This is serious hazard issue as owner cannot correctly tell fuel level while driving. Owner has 10year 100k power chain warranty but hyundai dealer refused to fix this issue as they claimed this is not part of power chain. This issue happens any time while driving.
After the vehicle reached about 70,000 miles, the gas gauge started to show erratic levels and then after a month the fuel gauge stopped working at all. The engine check light would go on and off also then stayed on constantly.
Check engine light came on. Test shows it is the fuel sensor. Fuel gauge inside fluctuates.
Fuel gauge (fuel level sensor) is not working properly after warranty expires. Whether empty or full, fuel gauge is constantly fluctuated up and down.and range mileage keeps changing.
The fuel sensor on this vehicle suddenly stopped working.the readings on the fuel would fluctuate wildly from full to empty.this is safety issue due to not knowing how much fuel is in the car and can cause the car to stall out at the highway.i first had a problem with the fuel sensor 2 years ago and hyundai fixed under warranty. The problem has come up again and its not covered under warranty. The problem is caused by a defective fuel sensor. The cost of the repairs is approximately $750. There should be a recall on the fuel sensors.
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what i have read i am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge number of people experiencing the same problem. It has also been noted that this has caused vehicles to stall while on the highway creating a hazard to other drivers and myself.when the car ran out of gas, the power steering went out and it became very hard to steer.please see the following web site for a current list of many other santa fe owners having the same problem. Http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe/fuel+system.
The fuel gauge is not working properly. The fuel gauge goes from reading half then jumps to empty. Then the check engine light goes on then off again. I went to a hyundai dealer a they did a diagnostics check on the vehicle and found the fuel level sensor a circuit working intermittent. Hyundai is well aware that this is a common problem, along with many mechanics in the new york tri-state area. I think this should be a recall replacement item, because this is a very dangerous problem. If someone runs out of fuel unknowingly when driving because the fuel gauge is not working properly they will loose power steering and power breaks and most likely loose control of the vehicle and the results can be fatal. The same results can occur if someone is driving in a remote area in the winter and they run out of fuel.
Fuel gauge jumps around leaving you wondering how much gas is in the tank. Most likely a faulty fuel sensor which should not go out on a car this soon. Can be very hazardous as a car may stall due to unknown gas amount. This needs to be recalled. This seems to be a very common problem in this particular car.
The fuel level sensor in the tank began to fail, causing the fuel gauge to behave erratically. Fuel levels would swing wildly from full to empty. The cel was thrown, but not until after the erratic behavior was observed. Without a cel to warn of a problem, the driver may think they have fuel when they do not and potentially run out of gas. This would be a serious safety hazard at highway speeds. We've spoken with hyundai and this is not a recall or even a tsb issue, despite the fact that the problem is well documented among owners of this vehicle. The problem is common and this vehicle should be recalled.
As of late, the fuel gauge has been acting very erratically.the low fuel light is lit even when the fuel tank is full.as i'm driving, the amount of fuel on the fuel gauge fluctuates from empty to 3/4 or from full down to empty.seeing that there are several complaints about the same thing, hyundai should issue a recall - obviously this is a defect with the fuel sensor.overall, this vehicle has been a really good vehicle, but this fuel gauge thing is starting to drive my crazy.i'm afraid one day i'll run out of gas in the middle of nowhere because the fuel gauge is giving me a false reading!
When driving our 2008 hyundai santa fe the fuel gauge sporadically moves down to empty and fluctuates giving a false reading and causing major confusion. This is a safety issue and should be recalled. It seems to be a major issue among the 2008 model because when i contacted a mechanic he knew what exactly i was talking about.
After filling tank gauge showed empty and check engine light on. Not sure of. How much gas i have, safety issue.
Fuel sensor problem.gas tank does not register full and sometimes the check engine light comes on because of a fuel sensor problem.had a half a tank of gas today; filled it up and for 15 miles (at least) after that it read empty and the fuel light was on.the check engine light is suppose to indicate real problems -- now i don't know when to trust it.please make hyundai recall this part and make this repair.
At approximately 60000 miles,i noticed that my fuel gauge was not registering correctly. Would fill it up and the gauge would register a 1/4 tank, problem got worse in the proceeding weeks. Check engine came on took it to auto parts place and they said the fuel sensors were bad. Total cost to repair $440. No help from dealer. Extended warranty not helpful either.
While driving from marshall, nc to asheville, nc, my wife and i were driving at approximately 55-60 miles per hour when then engine warning light came on. The fuel tank was full and the fuel gauge started to act crazy telling me that the tank was empty. Upon noticing this problem, i immediately called hyundai and they said to bring it in. When i took it in, they ran a diagnostic for $45.00 and came back and told me that both fuel sensors had gone out. They proceeded to tell me that the job would cost around $600.00 or so. I told them that was absolutely ridiculous and that it should not have happened especially on a vehicle that is not that old. I went home and looked the problem up on line, only to find that there are many people out there that have had the exact same problem, some even with newer hyundai vehicles. My wife and i feel that this should be a recall and safety issue item. If this many people are having this problem, then obviously this is a manufacturing problem. This situation is not safe because if this happens to someone when their fuel may be low, they may be driving along and stall in the middle of the highway or they may be in a remote area.
We have owned 2 hyundai, santa fe.the fuel sensor has failed in both vehicles.after doing much research, i discovered that fuel sensor failure is a prevalent occurrence in these vehicles. There are numerous documentations on the internet.fuel sensor failure is a serious safety issue. The driver has no idea how much gas is in the car.therefore, the vehicle may stall at anytime on the road, and the driver would be injured especially if hit at a high speed.the vehicle may stall late at night and the driver may be in a remote location.if the car were to stall after dark, oncoming traffic would not see the stalled car.the average cost to replace the sensor is between 500 and 800 dollars. I have had to make this payment twice because i cannot sleep at night with my daughter driving a car without any idea of when it will stall. I have contacted hyundai and they are well aware of the safety issues.they told me that the car was not under warranty.they said that there is nothing they will do to help me or other owners. This problem is not about warranty.it is about driver safety.hyundai refuses to recall these automobiles and would rather wait until someone is dead/injured.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level sensor circuit was providing erroneous fuel level readings. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.updated 02/27/14*lj
The vehicle's check engine light came on and the diagnosis was that the fuel tank sender assembly was malfunctioning. The vehicle has a saddle tank design with a fuel tank sender assembly in each tank saddle. We were told that when a failure is indicated you can not know which assembly is failing and both have to be replaced. The rate of failure is sufficiently high that hyundai dealers keep the parts in stock at all times. Since the purpose of the assemblies is to send fuel from the secondary tank to the primary and then from the primary to the engine you need to replace both to ensure that you have corrected the problem. This would appear to be a serious design flaw as you could believe you still had up to a half a tank of gas and run out of gas.
This vehicle started showing issues with key fob not working - gas gauge not accurate next cruise control light on also check engine light pointing to bad fuel pump sensor units - i've researched this and this is known issue - my car has only 70 k miles on it and huyndai refuses to do fix as this is not a recall and car is out of warranty - i say this is known issue and huyndai should cover this as a recall - vehicle is now unsafe and can shut off at any time during driving.... Serious safety issue. This is a known issue multiple reported complaints and calls for recall but huyndai will not offer recall - serious safety issue huyndai does not care - example of same complaint filed by another person on this same issue attached - multiple issues listed at this site : https://www.aboutautomobile.com/consumer-complaint/2008/hyundai/santa-fe/11141800. You can see all the instances this should be a recall on these vehicles !
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge failed to display correct fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that fuel level sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 55,400.
Was second vehicle at stop light with foot on brake.vehicle suddenly lunged forward overriding brake, and hit back of vehicle in front causing damage and possible injury to other driver.had pedestrians been in front, could easily have run over them.months prior, twice on same day engine power died while driving. Hyundai replaced throttle position sensor.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to display the accurate fuel level readings. The contact mentioned that after refueling the vehicle, the low fuel warning light would continuously illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The fuel gauge shows empty when we would just put gas in the car. The gas gauge will show 1/2 tank than sometimes go down to empty quickly. We also notice that sometimes after we fill gas into the car we would have to try a few times before the car will start. But this happens only when we just put gas in the car.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2008 hyundai santa fe accelerator sensor went bad while entering the interstate. The car only went 20 mph. If i had been on the interstate, i could have been rear ended and caused a major pile up, or been killed. I contacted the dealer and a new part was installed, but found out there is not a cable connected to the accelerator. The sensor runs the gas input, without a back up in case of failure.
The gas mileage on my vehicle is 14 mpg city driving; total highway driving is 18mpg and combined 15- 16 mpg. I am a very conservative driver and have driven for 47 years.my mileage is so poor i contacted the hyundai corp. Repeatedly on this.i've spoken on a few occasions with the ceo[xxx], and corresponded with him as well via email after getting no satisfaction/help from the regional person.the ceo's wife grew up in my area (lake oswego, or.) and that is why he called me personally.however, the bottom line was nothing has happened as a result of this call.he offered me the following: he offered to exchange my vehicle which had about 8,000 miles on it by the time he got in touch with me for a new 2009 sonata fwd and it was the old model as hyundai was coming out with a totally revamped 2010 sonata model.i bought my santa fe awdbecause i wanted a suv with awd!if i wanted a sedan, i would have bought one!i begged him to give me another comparably equipped santa fe as they could find no reason mechanically why my mileage was so low and i always double check it manually in addition to the computer output.so, i refused to accept this offer and i spend a huge amount on gas and i live on a small fixed income and cannot afford to buy another santa fe!others i've questioned with the same vehicle and equipped comparably get 20 mpg or more city driving. Reading hyundai has done nothing about so many issues brought up is abominable.someone needs to do something about this so lives aren't lost and people aren't paying at almost $4/gallon for all this gas i have to keep buying in my case.there is definitely something major wrong with my engine or something that prevents me from getting the mileage i should.as i said, i am a very conservative driver.please intervene with the manufacturer on all these matters.they truly don't care about consumers.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I filled up with gas when i left the gas station my gas gauge registeredempty and my gas light came on and i just filled the tank with gas. My trip odometer was going crazy could not reset it, then my check engine light came which got me concerned i took it to auto zone they put it on there machine and the code came up for fuel sensor, this seem to be a problem with alot of these santa fe my daughters 2007 santa fe did the same thing cost her 600.00 dollars to have fixed.
Sudden declaration of auto . On the highway traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour thecar just slowed to a craw . This sudden slowing almost caused a pile up and i had to limp to the side of the highway. This car is a 2008 hyundai santa fe a fly by wire system. It has 67,000 at the shop i was told by a mechanic not for publication that this is a problem with the fly by wire car when they reach about 60,000 cars2008 santa fe's, cars are just reaching this point and this should be investigated before this sudden deceleration causes a death or serious injury.
Was on an interstate with cruise control set to 65 mph. Was attempting to pass another vehicle, thus depressed the throttle pedal. The throttle stuck wide open. Applied brakes but kept on increasing speed. Depressed throttle pedal several times but no change. Turned cruise control off, no change. Had to pull over, put vehicle in parkwith brake pressed and turned key off.waited several minutes then back on, throttle pedal started to respond.second instance, was accelerating to merge onto interstate from a ramp, had previously had cruise control set to 65 mph, throttle stuck wide open, again had to pulled over, put the vehicle into park, and turn off ignition .i checked to ensure floor mat was not interfering throttle pedal, it was not. Problem has recurred 4 times now on this vehicle all while trying to accelerate to either pass a vehicle or merge onto an interstate.all times the cruise control had been engaged.
The fuel gauge on my 2008 hyundai santa fe at around 67k miles started reading empty and then it started reading normal and then empty.finally it has only read empty for the past couple thousand miles.i was hoping that it would fix itself which it never did. Wishful thinking.i ended up bringing my santa fe into the local hyundai service department to troubleshoot the problem plus replace the front and back brakes, and perform existing recalls. They told me that one of the two fuel pumps located in the gas tank had failed.the fuel pump that failed was the one with the sending unit which provides the signal to the fuel gauge. They told me that i was fortunate that the other fuel pump did not fail as my hyundai santa fe will stop running.
Fuel gauge has become erratic and causes check engine light to come on. Informed entire fuel pump would need to be replaced as sensor is a part of pump assembly, total cost $950. This is a safety concern, cannot tell how much fuel is in car. Recall should be issued as the complaint seems to be common.
Within the past week i noticed my fuel gauge drop to empty and the fuel low light go on. I had plenty of gas knowing that i had just filled up the day before. I shut off the engine and when i restarted the engine the fuel gauge went up to 3/4 full as where i expected it to go. Suddenly the gauge was going down and than back up again. I pushed the trip button to see the range of miles to empty and it was also dropping and climbing. I seemed to work it's self out and was fine for three days. Than i was driving and the gauge dropped to zero again and returned to 1/2 full, that's when my check engine light came on. That same day i dropped it off to my local hyundai dealer. They were busy and looked at the car the next day. They tested the car and came up with codes that stated failed fuel level sensors. Replace fuel level sensors a and b.the replacement parts are as follows, qty.of 2 #31115 packing fuel pump, qty. Of 2 # 31152 ring lock, qty of 1 #94430 sender assy, and qty of 1 #94460 sender assy . This repair at the dealer cost me 714.39 after taxes ,code check and environmental fees. After i agreed to the repair, due to the fact that the car is only 5 years young. I was amazed when i researched this on line, that this seems to be an ongoing problem with alot of vehicles. How many cars have to fail before there is a recall on these sensors.
(2008 hyundai santa fe) the vehicle gas gauge is sticking on empty after filling it up and the check engine light comes on. After 1/4 tank of gas has been consumed the gas gauge will read normal. The check engine light will also go off. There has not been a loss in power to the engine or any other indicators that there is a problem. This issue can be reproduced every time after fill up. The tank does not have to be on empty to reproduce the problem. I have seen tsb's for the 2007 model but nothing yet for the 2008.
Back in april, my santa fe also had the fuel gauge issue.it also began fluctuating wildly and the range computer was all over the place.the dealer told me it was part of the fuel pump and that i had to replace both of them, who knew it had two.it cost me $1,583.80 to fix.they told me if i didn't fix it, the car could just lose power and we would be stuck on the side of the road.this should definitely be a recall!!!!now, my santa fe has the air bag light on.there was a recall for this back in 2011, which i definitely received literature from hyundai about it.yesterday, the dealer first told me that recall didn't exist.then they told me it didn't apply to my make or model, nor did it apply to my vin.they wanted to charge $350 to fix the clock spring assembly.i refused since i know this was recalled.i'm going to try and contact the corporate office of hyundai about this.in the meantime, i don't have a driver side air bag in the event of an accident.thanks hyundai.stay away from hyundai vehicles!!!!
Gas gauge started to malfunction.also checkengine light comes on.gas tank is fulland is reacting wildly.dealer says it's a $650fix.this should be a recall !!!safety issue.
The gas gauge fluctuates on my car as well and i only have about 33,000 miles!one minute the car will register 1/2 of a tank of gas, then all of a sudden it will go to empty and the gas light comes on.wait a couple of minutes and it comes back up.i brought it to the dealer yesterday, told the service agent about the problem, and she said that they have to charge a $108 diagnostic fee to figure out the problem.i then get a call that it is the fuel assembly parts a & b and will cost $615 plus tax.of course it is out of warranty. My husband called a friend's mechanic and explained the problem and he knew right away what it was without having to do a diagnostic.then i log on to this site and cannot believe how many other owners have the same problem.hyundai knows about it but yet the dealer will hit you with a diagnostic fee then a repair fee.now that it is out of warranty, i'm going to support my local mechanic instead of a dealership!
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level after the tank was filled. The vehicle was taken to advantage hyundai (440 plainview rd, hicksville, ny 11801) where it was diagnosed that the fuel gauge malfunctioned and the fuel sensor and the purge flow valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms three times since march of 2015 and was repaired, but the symptoms returned. The manufacturer was notified and kept referring the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe has 55000 miles and recently the check engine light came on.my mechanic ran a diagnostic on it and said the fuel sensor was bad.i called hyundai to take it to them to replace as under warranty however they said they would need to run their own diagnostic which would cost me $130 for whatever they find and it would not be refundable.next they said the fuel sensor was not covered under warranty and would cost $800.they said it was a safety issue which should be fixed but out of my pocket as the car can stall or seize when out of gas.if this is a serious safety issue then they should recall.
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.
The fuel gauge in my 2008 hyundai santa fe is not functioning properly. Upon filling up it goes to empty with the low fuel light indicator. After driving 40-60 mile the gauge may read 1/4-3/4 tank. Other times it drops to empty and will not move. I am the original owner and the mileage is 75,000.
Fuel sensor is bad and causing the fuel needle to fluctuate and give incorrect warnings about low fuel and amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
Once my car has gone 200 miles on a tank the check engine light comes on and the fuel gauge is not accurate.the fuel gauge will show completely empty and then change to more than 1/4 tank and back.once the tank is refilled the check engine light goes off and then comes back on and acts the same after again going 200 miles.the dealer said the warranty is only good to 60000 or 5 years on the fuel sensor but reading online this is a problem that a lot of hyundai santa fe owners are having after reaching 60000 miles.i had the check engine code checked and it listed p0 464 - fuel level sensor a circuit intermittent.with the amount of complaints on this part hyundai should recall and fix this problem at no cost.
I'm also experiencing the same problem with the fuel sensor failing.the fuel gauge shows empty and then later that i have fuel. I called my dealer and they told me this is a common problem. They said at this time there's no recall out for this repair, but agreed that there should be. This can become a safety issue and could cause serious injuries to the driver as well as other vehicles on the road.i love my vehicle and would hate for this to cause me to switch if i'm going to continually have to take care of this issue. I feel that hyundai should step up and that care of this faulty part.
My fuel gauge is very erratic ;wenever know how much fuel we have.it fluctuates from full to empty at will causing us to try to judge by the miles driven or fill up every few days. I would hate to run out of gas on an interstate in middle of the night because of a miscalculation on the mileage. I feel this is a safety hazard and the company seems aware of it.
On 5/15/13 i had my stop lamp switch replaced per recall campaign 110. The following day, i noticed cold engine fluctuation and surging. This has happened regularly, with the engine sometimes fluctuating up to nearly 2000rpm while the car is in park. Gradually, the issue progressed to difficulty accelerating and a shaking/hesitation feeling while downshifting that feels like the engine is going to stall out, but it does not. This began 6/20/13. Also on 6/20/13 my check engine dash light came on, and the "esc off" light was illuminated, even though i had not shut the esc off. Additionally, the awd system light was flashing. Upon restart, only the check engine light remained on. I brought my vehicle to grismer for diagnostics. They found error codes: c1513, c1611, p1295, p2106, and p2135. I revisited my local hyundai dealer (voss hyundai) and they state that they believe the stop lamp switch is working properly and that the throttle positioning sensor needs to be replaced. They refused to cover this cost due to being outside of the warranty. I was told by grismer that the tps issue is directly related to the stop lamp switch issue. I believe that what i am experiencing also relates directly to service bulletin #tsb-09-fl-003-1.
The gas gauge began fluctuating between half full and empty.the check engine light came on.i took it to my nearest o'reilly's where they tested it and said it was a fuel sensor problem.after a couple weeks it began to seemingly work again, but i began having serious problems with it a few weeks after that.my gauge never registers full after filling it.sometimes it starts off at empty (light on) but as i drive it creeps up to half full.i began investigating the issue online and am shocked to see how many other 2008 santa fe owners are having this problem.obviously it is a defective part on hyundais behalf.i never know exactly how much gas i have.i have to use my trip meter to estimate when i need to fill it.i have investigated the cost to fix this issue and it is expensive - between $500 - $800.i believe this is a defect and should be recalled by hyundai.
My car started to displayed the fuel tank as empty when is not. Upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty. The gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
My check engine light came on and when i got it checked it was for fuel level sensor. I also noticed shortly after i filled up with gas the gauge would go down and when 1/2 or less it would drop and gas light would come on. Took to dealership, while i was pulled into service center, car stopped and running, service tech saw gas gauge go down and light came on even though i had at least 3/4 gas. No longer covered under warranty and quoted me $605 to fix. Should be a recall since so many other owners have the same problem!!
When i started the engine, the fuel gauge showed the gas tank empty, the check engine light was on, and the empty gas tank light was on, even though the gas tank was filled yesterday. Then fuel level gauge is fluctuating from full to empty tank when driving.
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Check engine light is activated and fuel gauge reads empty at all times.constantly adding fuel as there is no way to accurately estimate amount of fuel in tank.this is a safety issue as running out of fuel is a constant issue for anyone driving these vehicles.this is a known problem with this model year hyundai santa fe as documented.dealer estimate for cost to repair is $900 as both fuel sensors would be replaced at one time.
My santa fe awd 2008 was bought in june 2009 and now has ~99k mileage. I had four or five similar incidents with my santa fe starting on 4/21/15, which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road. The first time, i was driving on a local road at ~25 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~10 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue to my job. The 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on. The other times i was on the cresent city connection (bridge) in the center lane. I had to work my way over two lanes to turn the vehicle off to restart to continue on my way to or from work. After the 5th time, i did some research online and found an article stating that this problem was on the tsb (technical safety bulletin). Maybe someone somewhere should be aware of more than one vehicle having this problem.......
Over the last year, our hyundai santa fe has developed a very troubling stalling problem that has only increased in frequency. The vehicle loses power while driving regardless of speed, often several times in the same trip regardless of distance traveled. It stalls on local, low-speed roads as well as freeway driving. When it stalls, all steering is lost. This is potentially dangerous.a simple google search indicates that this is a known issue among hyundaicustomers and dealerships and yet i am not able to locate any informationabout a recall to correct this issue. This is a potentially fatal problem that should be addressed by hyundai. I did contact them.today, i received a response indicating that hyundai has no explanation for the issue and will offer no assistance to repair it. Their only suggestion was that i contact a local dealership for repair.as i indicated, this is a problem known to hyundai, some of their customers and dealerships. Since nhtsa is the agency overseeing issues of this type, i would respectfully request an investigation into this stalling issue before something tragic happens.
After filling my tank to full, a few minutes later while at a light, my gas light came on indicating low on fuel almost empty. Check engine light came on, went out, came on forfew days. Took car to service at hyundai and was told that fuel sensors are bad and need to be replaced. Will cost almost $800. Service said that this has been a common occurrence in the 2008 santa fe's. And, apparently, none if it is warranted. Did some research online and learned that many are complaining of the same thing. Why has this not been recalled? this is very dangerous and puts owner of car in a position to be taken advantage of by dealer. Frustrated!!! also, light is off for a while, then comes back on when driving and stationary.
The fuel sensor stopped working. Pay to fix it but only lasted 1 month and than stop working again. Electrical. Was driving on highway heard a whining noise and then the car starting stalling. Won't turn on
The fuel guage including range and mileage features are erratic and create a false reading on the odometer dash readings. This is very dangerous as i can not tell what the true amount of fuel is left in the suv.this is a known problem which hyundai corp. Has known about and refuses to announce a recall.
The car accelerated while brake pedal was being depressed and would not stop accelerating.car had to be thrown into neutral and key turned off.all four brakes were burnt up. Thankfully no one was injured nor was there a crash.the repair shop could not find any issue on their diagnostic machine other than the rpm's rising even though brake was being applied.so they know it happened but just don't know why. Called hyundai to document this and their only response was there was no recall and i should take it to a hyundai dealer for diagnostic study. Sure - spend more money with hyundai for them to tell me nothing.this problem needs to be addressed prior to the loss of 30+ lives.
A problem is regarding fuel gauge failure /check engine light.check engine light comes on ,goes off ,fuel gauge register on empty with light indicator anytime tank is less than full.
Driving from my wife's work all the sudden the gas level gauge wentto empty and engine light went on.thegas tank was 3/4 full. Drove 1/2 a mile and it marked 1/2 a tank, stopped at traffic light, went to empty againis been doing it form that day on. After taking car dealer i was told the repair is roughly$680.00. This ismy 3rd santa fe that i purchased2001 2004& 2008and i only encountered such problem with the 2008i have seen various complains on such "problem" and why it should be considered a "recall" but the manufacturer seems ignore it.
With 49,377 miles, i added partial fuel (6.9 gallons) and the fuel gauge showed zero with the fuel light on. After a few days the fuel gauge read normally. Since then i've added fuel five more times. Each time the gauge went to zero and then ramped up gradually. Yesterday, february 29, the check engine light came on steady. Today i had the error code read: p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input. Although the part required lists for $79.99, it is apparently changed in the fuel tank and very expensive to access.
My fuel gauge in the car show no fuel at time and then 1/2, 1/4or zero tank, check engine light is on, i have had the check engine light checked and was advised that it is the gauge in the fuel tank.
Nhtsa: oct, 24, 2012component:equipment adaptive.2008 hyundai santa fe.action no: 947168service bulletin number:1041335component: fuel/propulsionsystem , safety issue due to the wrong gas reading, vehicle may stop suddenly if no fuel, gage reading wrong 1. Hyundai finds service bulletin but no recall or order to replace.admit's to that year has problems but not willing to help in anyway to repair.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to register the correct level of fuel. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Fuel level sensors failed at 80,000miles while on highway.cannot monitor fuel level. Check engine light on. With check engine light on, vehicle fails inspection.dealer quotes $800 to repair.dealer acknowledges this flaw endemic to this model. Internet confirms this with high number of complaints.
Our used santa fe's warranty expired on april 28th, 2013. A month later, the fuel gauge and mileage reporting started to fluctuate wildly, and for the past month we've understood that the fuel sensor assembly is faulty. The accurate reporting of the fuel level is now impossible and it is clear to us that this will be at least a $600 repair job. Hyundai deflected our e-mails to them, so i encourage folks to also write a letter to them by postal mail. The address they gave us is hyundai motor americap. O. Box 20850fountain valley, ca 92728-0850. It is ridiculous timing that this occurs after an expensive maintenanceappointment and right after the second-owner warranty expired. A system like this should not fail with only 44k miles on a vehicle, and hyundai can't convince me otherwise. This needs to be a recall, and owners who have gone ahead and done this repair for exorbitant fees need to be reimbursed. In recent news, asiana airlines represented the honor and integrity of korean corporate culture, i'd expect the same from hyundai who has thus far failed in their duty to the customer.
The fuel gauge started behaving erratically at 75000 miles. The fuel level sensor can suddenly drop to empty, then come back to 1/2 full and then to empty. It cannot show fuel level properly. This is serious hazard issue as owner cannot correctly tell fuel level while driving. Owner has 10year 100k power chain warranty but hyundai dealer refused to fix this issue as they claimed this is not part of power chain. This issue happens any time while driving.
Fuel level indicator stopped working. Gas tank can be full, and it stays on empty or fluctuates while driving or stopped.
My fuel level gauge has become erratic to not working at all causing my check engine light to come on. I have to spend $1700.00 to get this repair made so that i can register my vehicle. The problem is the fuel level sensors, one or both have failed. I have never had the problem with any other vehicle ever. I have googled this and see that it has been a problem also for many others who own a 08 hyundai santa fe. I wanted to get this information out there that it is a known problem which hyundai should recall to fix.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundia santa fe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the fuel gauge indicator provided false readings. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
Fuel gauge show empty and there was 3/4 of a tank. The gauge reading go from full to empty constantly, we worry we will be traveling and the car will stop because the gauge reads there is gas and it will be empty.
The fuel gauge no longer reads properly.the check engine light is on and the code is po464 which indicates a problem with the fuel sensor.estimated cost to repair is over $800 from the hyundai service department.considering the number of failures of the fuel indicating system on hyundai santa fe vehicles, why has there been no recall?
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While fueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge became inoperable and failed to provide an accurate reading. In addition, while driving, the contact could not determine when the fuel was low. The vehicle was taken to boch hyundai (located at 391 providence hwy, norwood, ma 02062, (781) 332-4542), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,547.
Fuel sensor failing.fill tank and sensor stays at empty with warning light.
The fuel sensor on my 2008 santa fe is malfunctioning and not reporting the actual level of fuel in the tank.it is also causing the empty fuel indicator and the check engine light to stay lit all the time, so not only do i have to manually measure my fuel usage by miles driven, i also have no idea of any potential engine problems since that light/warning system has effectively been rendered useless.hyundai dealerships are currently offering to fix the problem for about $800.00 and have the parts readily on hand since the problem is occurring so frequently now.this appears to be a defect with the earlier santa fe models and considering the potential consequences of accidentally running out of fuel or having an engine problem and not knowing it until it's too late, a recall should be issued.
The gauge on the fuel tank has stopped operating and doesn't accurately show how much fuel is in the tank. After filling up the gas tank the empty light comes on intermittently. This happens randomly when the car is in motion. The fuel gauge moves up and down and the check engine light has come on and stays on.
After experiencing my fuel gauge going up and down my check engine light came on. I then took it to autozone and the code said it is the fuel gauge sending unit that needs to be replaced. I've read several complaints about this same issue
On a trip this past weekend, i experienced an alarming situation. I was driving 65 mph on a highway, when the fuel gauge suddenly registered empty after my having filled the tank only 40 miles previously, and the check engine light came on. I immediately exited the highway, stopped, and called the dealership and talked to a mechanic, who said the likely explanation was a faulty fuel sensor. While we were talking, the needle began to rise and fall. When i determined it was not immediately dangerous, i continued my trip. The gauge eventually returned to normal, but the problem reappeared the next time i filled up; again, the gauge eventually began behaving normally, and the check engine light went out.this morning i took the car to the dealership, and they confirmed the faulty fuel sensor. Cost to repair was $612 ' an outrageous amount. I decided to decline the repair and just track my need for gas from the tripometer. Still this could be a dangerous situation if the gauge were showing adequate fuel but the tank was really empty. Hyundai should issue a recall.
The fuel gage keeps marking the wrong level of gas. First it went crazy going up and down. After sensors were changed, it stayed at half of tank even when full. Now the fuel system will need to be replaced again because when it reaches a certain gas level, the check engine shows up. Its random issues and all have to do with the pump, and sensors. Been trying to fix this for 2 years and replacing the system seems to work for a few months and then the issues show up again.
At 140,000 miles, the fuel sensor fails to show the correct amount of fuel. The indicator moves fromhalf to empty in an instant. After re-cranking and driving a bit, the fuel needle will then slowly return to showing under half a tank. The range indicator does not indicate the correct range due to faulty sensor. I have to watch the trip mileage to know the amount of fuel i have. All problems start at about a 1/2 tank. Check engine light is on. Calling dealer but i know the answer after reading the complaints. I don't really have the $$$ to fix.
The fuel sensor(s) and/or the fuel gauge on my 2008 have failed.this has caused my fuel gauge and "range" before empty gauge to fluctuate and give a false reading.i have done some research on this problem and it seems that there are a huge number of similar complaints.this is a potential safety hazard as stalling out in heavy traffic is a possibility.i am curious why hyundai has not accepted responsibility for this and recalled these car for repair.
Fuel gauge intermittently fluctuates from empty to 1/4 tank.digital display also not registering.after a few months of this, now the check engine light has come on and after diagnostic test it showed fuel sensors not working.gas gauge not working at all at this point, becoming quite a concern because we never know exactly how much gas is left and finding that we are filling it up every other day just to be safe!
As noted in other complaints, my check engine light came on and my fuel gauge will not register the amount of fuel, it fluctuates from empty to a 1/4 tank to 3/4 tank. The fuel sensors are bad. There should be a recall for this.this is a known problem based on nhtsa complaints but yet it appears that hyundai will not take action. This problem began right after i hit the 60,000 mile mark.
It happened in the morning when i started the engine, the fuel gauge showed the gas tank empty, the check engine light was on, and the empty gas tank light was on, even though the gas tank was filled 2 days before and the range on odo keeps flashing without number shown. After driving about 2, 3 miles, the fuel light was off, and the fuel gauge had move up just a littleabove empty line.monday morning 3/16/15 when istarted the engine to go to work, the check engine light was off but the range on odo still flashing. I was terrified when i see those light on and off, specially when driving for long distance not knowing when the gas is empty.
2/05/15, turned right on manhattan blvd and normal accelerating, eased up on pedal but engine still full throttle. Applied brakes but still kept accelerating. Approaching a traffic light, shifted to neutral, turned into a business parking lot, and turned off the engine. Started the engine after 3 or 4 seconds still full throttle,turned engine off. Started the engine after 4 or 5 minutes and everything was normal. On 2/05/15 contact hyundai on 1-800-633-5151 they filled out a report, case no. 7640349, and also recommended i have the vehicle towed to dealer. 2/05/15 vehicle towed to dealer. Hyundai dealer could not find a problem. Hyundai dealer was requested to run more extensive tests by corporate office. 2/10/15 extensive tests completed and found no problem. I did not contact hyundai, 1-800-633-5151, on 1st occurrence on 6/25/14, just took it to same hyundai dealer and filed a compliant via e-mail with nhtsa. Hyundai did state on 2/05/15 they had no record or recall for this problem!2/11/15 car ready for pickup. Dealer stated problem duplicated several times with installed aftermarket floor mat jamming throttle and car was safe to drive. See below:. I removed the after market floor mat. I am driving with a 80% believe 20% do not believe confidence level that the floor mat caused my two problems.
The fuel level sensor failed at around 55,000 miles,which resulted in the driver being unable to tell how much fuel was in the tank. Fuel transfer unit and fuel pump assembly had to be replaced.
The fuel level sensor in the tank began to fail, causing the fuel gauge to behave erratically.fuel levels would swing wildly from full to empty.the cel was thrown, but not until after the erratic behavior was observed.without a cel to warn of a problem, the driver may think they have fuel when they do not and potentially run out of gas.this would be a serious safety hazard at highway speeds.we've spoken with hyundai and this is not a recall or even a tsb issue, despite the fact that the problem is well documented among owners of this vehicle.the problem is common and this vehicle should be recalled.
I also have the fuel leveling sensor issue on my 2008 hyundai santa fe limited. The check engine light came on and the code indicated a failing fuel leveling sensor. This is accompanied by fluctuation in the fuel gauge and makes it difficult to determine how much fuel is left and when the code is cleared will come back on randomly. It appears to happen to a lot of these vehicles between 60,000 and 120,000 miles. I think this should be a recall or class action suite as it is an estimated $800 repair and will often fail either before the warranty expires or within 20,000 miles outside the 100,000 mile warranty.
This pertains to repair cost of $850.56 for my 2008 hyundai santa fe fuel gauge that was not reading the correct amount of fuel.i believe this issue pertains to manufacture's defect and hyundai should initiate a recall.additionally, my hyundai only has about 58,360 miles to have a major repair cost of $850.56.
Fuel gauge shows empty, low fuel light and check engine light comes on after driving a little sometimes everything gets to normal next day fuel gauge shows empty or half full when it is full because i know i just had it filled. There are a lot of complains about this online forums.hyundai have to recall this problem the repair is very expensive and you don't know exactly how much fuel you have in your tank also since check engine light comes on you can not pass state inspection. Vehicle has 58000 miles .
Fuel level gauge becomes erratic and does not indicate correct fuel level in gas tank. Recently "check engine light" came on and diagnosis by mechanic was "fuel level sensor a, circuit intermittent". This is a very expensive repair and should not occur on a vehicle at this stage.i have now become aware that this is an extremely common defect in the hyundai santa fe line of vehicles.
Like so many others, my fuel gauge is completely non functional.i have run out of gas in the middle of heavy traffic and now just fill the car up weekly to avoid issues.this is clearly an engineering issue given the frequency with which it occurs in this vehicle.
Fuel guage reads empty when at least half full.
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.
The check engine light came on and the gas gauge was not working properly. On 7/27/2016 i took the vehicle to the dealership and they replaced the fuel senders. On 9/9/2016 i took the vehicle back to the dealership because when the gas tank was full, there were very strong fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The maintenance rep stated that they checked it out and made sure everything was sealed properly. He also stated that it was probably the fuel tank purge valve for when the weather is hot the gas will expand. In eight years this has never been an issue. Now it is november and there are still gas fumes inside the vehicle. I am now taking the vehicle back for a third time. The fumes are so strong that nobody can sit in the back seat of the vehicle. Even when the vehicle is sitting in the garage overnight, there are strong gas fumes present.
Fuel gauge on our 2008 hyundai santa fe has recently become erratic. It fluctuates widely over the course of a few minutes with the check engine (on/off) and low fuel indicators also lighting periodically.after having the check engine light problem investigated, i was told there was a fuel sensor problem.apparently his is a known issue on 2007 - 2009 santa fe's with hyundai and dealerships via http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2008/hyundai/santa+fe/fuel+systemsituation is not safe if this happens to someone (new to problem) when their fuel may be low, they may be driving along and stall in the middle of the highway or they may be in a remote area.nhtsa should investigate and have hyundai issue a recall!
Gas gauge saying it's on empty when there is gas in the car when this happens the service engine light turns on
Fuel gauge stopped working. Showed empty at all times even when full.had to always estimate how much gas was left in order not to run out. It was very inconvenient and i had to finally take it to hyundai to have fixed to the tune of $550.i agree there should have been a recall for this problem as it seems there are many others having the same problem.
The fuel sensor/gauge reads as empty all the time no matter how much gas is in the tank, this includes after filling up.this causes the check engine light to come on as well.although this is not a direct safety issue, after researching on line it is clear that this issue has been going on for several model years of this car.if you went by the number of complaints on this site, it might not look like much but an internet search would indicate otherwise.for some people this can be a safety issue due to problems when legitimately running out of gas on a major highway and in traffic without knowing the issue.the manufacturer should not be allowed to have this consistent and ongoing problem with no recourse.
I see i am not the only one with a fluctuating fuel gauge sensor.i have been having this problem for the past six months.the sensor is always going up and down causing the fuel light to come on as well as well as the ck engine light.the code always indicates it is the fuel gauge sensor that is failing.according to what i have read, this car has two sensors located under the back seats.the dealer said it would cost me around $700.00 to get one repaired, but what's the use if they replace it with another hyundai part that is defective as done to another complaintant on this site.this defect is obiviously a result of manufacturing so why does hyundai delay in getting this issue resolved by doing a recall.this is also the result of hyundai not taking due diligence in making sure they were installing a quality part.so why do we have to pay for their negligence?
Fuel gauge and fuel sensor not working properly. The gauge registers less fuel than is in the tank.the gauge will indicate that the tank is empty when there's more than 1/2 a tank left, and the malfunction indicator light comes on.the issue occurs sporadically. It will register a false reading for several consecutive days with the warning light on even after filling up the gas tank, and then some days it will self correct and the warning light will turn off.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would fluctuate from one reading to another.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel level sensor in the fuel tank had failed. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 61,000. The vin was not available. ..updated 11/14/12the consumer stated the vehicle needs gas on a daily basis. The mileage range fails to show; whereas it just blinks. The vehicle burns fuel. Updated 11/19/2012
Peeling paint on roof gas tank doesn't register if tank is empty or full.
Fuel gauge shows different measurements after starting the vehicle.full tank of gas may show on the gauge as empty.the next time may show 1/2 a tank of gas.have to track mileage to know when to gas up.
The fuel level sensors began to malfunction as soon as the 30 day warranty from the dealership expired, right around the 60k mile mark in 2012. We began to see that the fuel gage would not indicate whether or not there was any fuel, and the check engine light began to come on, and eventually stay on. We began to have to count miles to ensure we didn't run out of gas and become stranded. I checked online and found a significant amount of complaints for the same issue, yet no recall from hyundai. This year, we need to have a smog check in order to renew our dmv registration. Well, since the check engine light is permanently lit, the car did not pass the smog check. The only reasons listed on the diagnostic test were the 3 fuel level sensor malfunctions: p0463, p0464 and p2068. So, now we are forced to pay an enormous amount of money to fix it in order to successfully complete the registration with the dmv. Not only is the unfair, it is unethical for hyundai to not issue a recall for something that is clearly a manufacturing issue, and nothing to do with the "normal wear and tear" that comes with owning a vehicle. This problem has been continuous since november of 2012 until today, october 24, 2014. If they do not issue a recall, i will be pursuing a lawsuit against hyundai for the reimbursement of the cost to fix this problem.
6/25/14, on interstate with cruise control at 65mph. Depressed the throttle pedalto pass a vehicle.throttle stuck wide open. Applied brakes but kept on increasing speed.depressed throttle pedal several times but no change. Turned cruise control off,no change. Turned key to acc and then back to on but no change. Turned key to acc and waited several seconds then back on. Throttle pedal started to respond. Pulled over and checked if floor mat was jammingthrottle pedal. No problem, no jamming. Problem repeated again.continued to destination and tried cruise control but it would not set. Turned cruise control off. Suv was parked overnight at destination. On return trip throttle and cruise control worked fine.6/30/14, took suv to ray brandt hyundai, they found no codes set and could not duplicate theproblem.it seems if both the throttle is wide open and the brakes are being applied then a code should beset.this is a major safety problem!the site below documents 3 additional occurrences:http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/santafe/2008/accelerator-stuck-problems.php.
The fuel gauge fluctuates and is not accurate. After filling up the gas tank, the fuel gauge may show "empty", and it rises and falls very quickly. This can occur when driving straight, turning, or when parked while the vehicle is turned on. There is no way to accurately tell how much fuel is left in the tank. This faulty fuel gauge could leave any santa fe motorist and their passengers stranded in a dangerous area(e.g. Busy highway) or condition(e.g. Blizzard or heat wave in arizona). Please initiate a recall to have this fixed. Per online sources, many santa fe owners in this year range have this same broken fuel gauge.
The fuel gauge started bouncing from full to empty and we keep our tank above half most of the time. We went in to our local dealer and they said it is "normal" for fuel sensors to go out this early. Upon further pressing they said that it is happening on a lot of the santa fe's, but there was no recall at this time. 500-600 dollars to replace the sensors. For now we are just running it while filling up every time and keeping track of our mileage. These need to be recalled and fixed.
Check engine light came on and the reading came back as a bad fuel sensor. Sounds like this is a common problem yet hyundai is not willing to recall. Despite trying to keep track of how much gas i have i did once run out in the middle of an intersection and was lucky enough to get to a safe location. Hyundai knew what they were doing when they installed these, there's non point in replacing it without replacing the fuel pump as well. This car has given me more issue than any other car i've owned. First a cylinder misfire which was a bad coil pack, then i had to replace a purge valve and now this. I'm selling it back to the dealership asap.
The fuel gauge does not accurately read the amount of fuel in the tank. It constantly moves from empty to full. The problem is known to be a faulty fuel level sensor. Expensive to repair. Hyundai should own up to this problem and recall affected vehicles. Nhtsa won't do anything about it because no ones gotten killed yet due to this issue.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 35 mph, the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect reading. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the two fuel sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Erratic fuel gauge for several months.vehicle is out of warranty for this when i called dealership. Fuel gauge will go below 'e' to 1/2 tank in seconds.sometimes when turning the car on, the gauge is below 'e' and will stay there for a while then go back up to gas level.check engine light has come on saying there is a problem with the fuel system.cleared code. It stayed off for week or so, and has come back on.i hope this becomes a recall...too many people with the same problem!
Fuel gauge is freaking out.the gauge is fluctuating erratically and the fuel range is impacted as well.a big concern when you have a wife a children that are traveling in the car and you don't know your fuel situation.please recall this item immediately.
When the gas tank is less than half full, the fuel gauge displays tank as nearly empty and the amber low fuel light appears. The check engine warning light also comes on. The fuel gauge swings back up to nearly half full, drops down to 1/4 full, then drops down to almost empty, then swing back to half full. About 3 months after this problem started, the fuel gauge remains near empty with the amber low fuel light lit. When i fill up the gas tank, the fuel gauge is once again accurate until the tank goes below 1/2 full.however, the check engine light remains on at all times and can only be cleared by a mechanic. I've had my mechanic clear it twice. This is a fuel sensor issue with the two senders in the gas tank. I was going to have this repaired by having the fuel pump assembly replaced but found out it would cost $1000. I can't afford that so i'm stuck. I'm going to have to reset the odometer every time i fill up and make sure i fill up the tank every 300 miles. I've done my research and this is a known, widespread issue with the 2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles. I saw many complaints about this issue filed on the nhsta so this agency is well aware of the issue but has chosen not to recall the santa fe for the 2008 model year. I don't understand this: this is a safety issue as well as a gross design and manufacturing problem with this vehicle. We bought this vehicle used with no knowledge of this. The fuel gauge started behaving erratically a little over a year after we bought it in may 2014, which would be around late july 2015. He first sign of a problem occurred after i filled the gas tank in late july 2015. That was the first time the check engine light came on even though the gas tank was full. I had my mechanic clear it. This same thing happened about 6 weeks later. After that the erratic fuel gauge behavior i described started occurring.
Fuel sensors failed causing fuel level to read empty even with a full tank.also triggered check engine light.hyundai is well aware of the problem but refuses to assist.
I started my vehicle and the fuel gauge began to move up and down, showing empty, then over half full, then just under half. I switched to the mode indicating how many miles left until i would be out of gas, which also fluctuated by over 75 miles. This fluctuation is consistent and now is becoming a big concern in regards to longer trips my young family takes. This obviously is a known problem, based on the numerous complaints registered about this same malfunction. Should my family be stranded on a roadside, or worse yet, get into an accident due to this problem, hyundai will be held responsible for negligence on their part to act on a known vehicle defect.
My wife and i were driving through the city the other night. There was a lot of traffic and as we approached a green light at the intersection the car dies and comes to a stop in the middle of the intersection as the light was changing. Luckily we weren't rear ended or t boned. Come to find out we ran out of gas even though it read half a tank. Thanks hyundai for trying to kill us.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated the fuel gauge failed whenever the fuel vehicle was being filled with fuel the gauge does not show the full it only shows empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace two different parts on the computer that operate the fuel gauge. The dealer stated the repair cost was $800. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Fuel sensor does not function properly. Reads empty when tank has just been filled, and will then fluctuate from empty to full from there. Driver has to rely on mileage for fuel level accuracy. Numerous complaints have been filed for the same make and model car, with the same problem. All have taken their vehicles to dealerships where they are charged $800 to replace fuel sensors, often with fuel sensors made by hyundai, which malfunction again. Hyundai does not cover repairs under warranty, is well aware of the problem, and refuses to issue a recall, sitting "non-safety issue". This is a serious safety issue as a driver can run out of gas while on the road, and face potential injury or death from being hit by another vehicle...especially if on the freeway or at night. Drivers are being left stranded on the roads because they have run out of gas from the sensors malfunctioning. The check engine light illuminates because of this issue, and remains lit until the sensors are replaced. This can be harmful because drivers would not know of any additional engine problems since the light remains lit due to the fuel sensor malfunction. See http://www.carcomplaints.com/hyundai/santa_fe/2008/fuel_system/fuel_propulsion_system.shtml for a handful of complaints regarding this issue. I ask that hyundai be held responsible for knowingly putting drivers at risk with this issue and for charging customers a ludicrous amount to "repair" the sensors with the same, faulty ones they manufacture. I will never purchase a hyundai again!
Fuel gauge failed. The fuel tank would be full but the gauge read 1/4 tank, (ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere) contacted hyundai,they were aware of this issue but offered no solution as far as recall, they stated the fix would cost approx. $600.00 with parts and labor. I checked this issue on line and this defect in the "fuel sensors" has been going on from approx.2007 to 2015 effecting thousands of hyundai santa fe's. My question is, why hasn't "the hyundai motor co." corrected this safety problem or issued a recall? they expect customer loyalty but it appears the loyalty goes only one way. I was very happy with my 2008 santa fe but now i'm wondering how many other safety issues are being covered up. I was at my hyundai dealer just prior to the fuel sensor issue looking at the new palisade limited" but now i'll look elsewhere [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While having the vehicle routinely inspected for emissions, the vehicle failed due to a faulty fuel gauge. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,129.
While driving on the highway the fuel propulsion system light came on and the fuel gauge read empty.however, based on mileage and the last time i had filled the gas tank, i knew i should have close to half a tank.the next morning the gauge read close to half a tank.while driving the fuel gauge marked once again empty.as a driver, i had no idea how much gasoline the car really had.i took the car to the dealership and they retrieved the code p0469: fuel level sensors a and b failure.hyundai dealership/warranty did not cover the cost of the replacement, even though the car only had 40, 228 miles.i had to pay $600.00 for the replcement of the two fuel sensors.
The fuel gauge no longer works.the fuel gauge always reads empty no matter how much gas there is in the fuel tank.also, periodically the fuel tank will not fill to capacity.the tank takes anywhere between 16-19 gallons of gas and periodically the pump will shut off as if the tank is full when there is only 10 gallons (more or less) of gas.this is a big problem now that the fuel gauge no longer works.of course the manufacturers warranty has expired.
I purchased this vehicle in january of 2009. Since the beginning of january 2013, the fuel gauge is working off and on. When i fill my tank, the fuel gauge stops working for days.everytime the gauge is not working the engine check light comes on. I have to rely on mileage to determine fuel usage.
My fuel guage in the car show no fuel at time and then 1/2 or 1/4 tank, check engine light is on, i have had the check engine light checked and was advised that it is the gauge in the fuel tank. There are other family with 2008 hyundai with the same issue?? help the check engine light stays on..
My vehicle has had a fuel gauge that would move up and down while car is still.today the check engine light came on with a code p0464-fuel level sensor.the fuel in vehicle is at half and the gauge would go all the way to empty (with empty light coming on) then it would go back to half and move every now and then.the vehicle is at 83000.so far the the gauge is somewhat working but is very frustrating knowing that this can be a $500 repair since it will involve the gas tank.this can make for a bad situation if the gauge completely fails.
The fuel gauge does not read correctly unless the tank is 100% full. Even then it occasionally will read incorrectly. When filling the tank it occasionally shuts off as if full despite not being full.this is a major issue because it is impossible to tell how much gas is in the tank at any given time which is a safety concern when driving long distances.
Ok so my engine light has been on for months now due to a problem with the fuel sensor. I went to get it checked out and they qouted me a price of 800 dollars to fix the problem. It's ridiculous that this is not a recall considering that so many of there customers are having this same exact problem. It's sad thatthey would much rather wait til someone dies or crash to recall this issue.
Fuel sensor does not work when idling or driving! fuel gauge shows empty when full.digital display does not show distance range.a real hazard to not know how much fuel is in your tank.this is a basic need in an auto or an aircraft.this basic need should be the manufacturer's responsibility.the many blogs and forums on this issue show repairs of from $300 to $900 for fixing what shouldn't need fixing.i'd hate to have my wife or daughter stuck on some road after running out of gas.if you can check the online forums for validation and have hyundai recall this safety issue it would be wonderful.
The fuel gauge has become erratic.it goes to empty even when full. Will sometimes pop back to partially full. Has caused me to run out of gas when on the highway when i thought i had enough fuel left.i have found nearly 200 similar complaints on line. Problem started at about 60,000 miles and is ongoing.
When the gas tank is less than half full, the fuel gauge displays tank as nearly empty and the amber low fuel light appears. The check engine warning light also comes on. The fuel gauge swings back up to nearly half full, drops down to 1/4 full, then drops down to almost empty, then swing back to half full. After filling the tank the fuel gauge is once again accurate until the tank goes below 1/2 full. . this is a fuel sensor issue with the two sensors in the gas tank. I'm going to have to reset the odometer every time i fill up and make sure i fill up the tank every 300-325 miles. I've done my research and this is a known, widespread issue with the 2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles. I saw many complaints about this issue filed on the nhsta so this agency is well aware of the issue but has chosen not to recall the santa fe for the 2008 model year. I don't understand this: this is a safety issue as well as a gross design and manufacturing problem with this vehicle.
My 2008 santa fe is experiencing an issue where the fuel gauge shows as empty with the light indicator on and corresponding miles to empty indicator reading to zero. This conveniently happened after my warranty expired. I see many similar complaints online. Hyundai is not offering to replace/repair. This is a $695 fix as the seats need to be removed to reach the sensors.
While i was driving along at approximately 25 mph in my hyundai santafe the steering became very difficult and there was no throttle response. I stopped the vehicle completely in the middle of the boulevard street and put the vehicle in park and restarted the engine.i was very frightened during the incident that someone was going to run into the back of my car and that the vehicle would stop again before i got home. I refused to drive the vehicle again and followed my husband in another vehicle as he drove the faulty vehicle to the dealer the following day.the tech rep we spoke with at the dealer casually said the throttle positioning sensor was bad and if we wanted it repaired it would cost about $400.i couldn't believe they would let me leave the dealership with this malfunctioning part. The symptoms are the same as the general motors ignition switch problem.i looked it up online and this seems to bea common problem with the hyundai santafe.where is the outrage?where are the recalls?is it going to take many deaths and 10 years to correct this problem like gm ignition switch problem?does somebody have to die before this is taken seriously?hyundai management refuses to discuss this problem.i sincerely hope i can appeal to your sensibility and force this korean company to address this dangerous problem.
The fuel gauge fluctuates and does not show an accurate fuel level. It's only accurate after filling and then after usage is inaccurate. This at times results in check engine lights that would fail emissions. Highway driving is a concern if the car suddenly lost engine power. Started at 110k miles.
Car stalled on highway out of gas. Gas gauge showed half tank.dangerous situation, stuck in middle lane of busy highway, traffic passing on both sides about 65 miles per hour.
The fuel gauge started app. 2 weeks ago not registering the proper amount of fuel in the tank, even after numerous times of filling the tank up completly. 3 days ago now the check engine light had come on & would not go out! i made a appt . With the dealer i bought it from for today & was i ever surprised and shocked when the service adviser informed me the cost to replace the fuel sensors in the fuel tank that is causing the check engine light to stay on constantly was normaly about $1,200.00, but they could do it for the price of $811.00!! i had no choice but to go ahead and have the work done due to the check engine light staying on all the time i woukld never get my vehicle through the state inspection. Hyundai motor co. Should be forced to do re-calls on these defective parts that they are aware of!!! & be forced to re-imburse those of us who have had to spend this outracous sum of money to have our vehicles repaire due to there defective parts!!
As i came to a stop, i noticed that my fuel gauge was fluttering up and down. Then my fuel light came on and i knew that i had just filled the tank the day before, so i had plenty of gas. Since then it has been very erratic, but mostly showing that i'm on empty. The only way to keep track is on my trip meter but that can be a little worrisome--i'm always worried that i am miscalculation. My check engine light is always on now too.
Fuel sensors are not working properly causing gas gauge to move erratically and triggering check engine light to come on.vehicle was in motion on a city street.sensor is not reliable creating a risk of running out of gas.
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe that has a faulty fuel level sensor. The gas gauge does not show the correct amount of gas in the tank and the check engine lightis always on.about 95 percent ofthe time it shows empty, even after filling up the tank.sometimes the gauge will move just over half way, then it goes back to empty. I have taken the vehicle to three different shops to have it checked out and they all say that fuel level sensor not working properly.to fix this issue will be between $700 - $1000.after looking up this issue on the internet,there are multiple complaints about this same issue for the exact my make, model, and year vehicle that i am making the complaint about. This issue is consent if i am moving or stationary.the only way to ensure i do not run out of gas is to fill up about the 250 mile mark to make sure i do not get stranded.i have attached a picture of the indicator after filling up the tank completely.if you need to contact [xxx].thanks in advance any help in this matter. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)*cc
Fuel sending sensor is erratic causing chk engine code p0464. Unsafe driving condition and should be recalled to be fix.
The gas gauge on our santa fe stopped working right after filling the tank to full.after driving for about 50 miles or so, the gauge will slowly rise to about 3/4 full but will drop back down if the suv sits in idle for any time longer than 3 minutes.it will also fluctuate greatly after it hits 1/2 a tank of gas.for example, it will go from having over 1/4 of a tank to showing no gas and the gas light being on after one shut off and restart. The check engine light is consistently on in our vehicle now and i never know how much gas i truly have in my suv.it now causes me to question the safety and reliability of the vehicle.we have loved our santa fe up until this point and are very disappointed in the large expense to have it fixed when it seems to be trend in the santa fe's that were made around the time of ours.this is now the second issue that we have had with the hyundai brand related to a faulty part that causes an expensive fix.as a mother of a young child and currently expecting our second child, i am now reconsidering sticking with the hyundai brand for future family vehicles.hyundai needs to make this right or it will certainly cause families like mine to buy another brand going forward.
Gas gauge sensor not reading level of gas in the car. Online i read many others with the sante fe, especially 2007-2008 year with this problem. I only have 80, 000 miles and it is not reading the appropriate gas level and fluctuates. The gas engine light is on and a mechanic read the code that it is the gas gauge sensor. I have read accounts online of the car reading gas at zero and turning the car off. I am now terrified to drive my car and have filled the gas up every day. The engine light remains on. When the mechanic wiped out the code i filled up the tank and the next day drove over an hour and then the gas read just above half full and the engine light came back on. I can't believe this has not been issued a recall when it is very dangerous to have a car just shut off on the highway. Do people have to die before a recall is issued?
Fuel gauge and range till empty fluctuate never know how much fuel very huge safety issue everytime it is driven or when first started fill tank and will read anything from empty to 3/4 tank very seldom on full. Also check engine light is on code says sending units smell of fuel
My engine light came stays on and then shuts off. My gas gauge keeps moving up and down. Once i fill my gas tank completely the gas will show filled and engine light will go off and then within an hour the engine light will come on and the gas gauge goes to empty and the fuel light comes on showing the car as empty. Then within 20 minutes the gas gauge will move back up and the gas gauge will shut off but the engine light stays on. This will happen constantly with the gas gauge going up and down.this occurs while the car is stationary and in motion on city street or expressway.my mechanic basically told me it's the gas gauge but he is still investigating.
The fuel gauge began faulty showing empty only to slowly creep up to the correct level of gas. It now shows empty at all times. Full tank, empty tank, makes no difference.
Fuel level sensor failed....inaccurate fuel gauge causing owners to not know when the cars fuel tank is low, and sometimes causing the vehicle to run out of fuel while driving.
The gas electric float doesn't work it a 'll ways shows i have no gas i have to fill ever 2 days just so i don't run out. But have gotten stuck in the side if the road 5 times since problem happened. Haven't gotten it fixed due to mo get issues for it.
I own a 2008 hyundai santa fewith 40000 miles the fuel level sensor needs to be replaced.the fuel gauge is not accurate and is mostly reads that the tank is empty.it cost about $650 to replace .myopinion is that this is a safety issue and should be a recall.it also causes the checkengine light to come on.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel tank misread the amount of fuel in the tank on more than one occasion. In addition, the fuel tank was incapable of being filled completely and could only be filled up to five gallons. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The fuel gauge on dash has begun fluctuating wildly even with full tank of gas. No check engine light yet but based on what i have read i am anticipating a problem code coming soon. My research is pointing to the fuel level sensor attached to the fuel pump. However, only the whole assembly appears to be available and as such, it is highly costly to correct. Hyundai should provide a recall for this due to the huge number of people experiencing the same problem. It has also been noted that this has caused vehicles to stall while on the highway - this hasn't happened to me yet but certainly increases my concern.
Fuel gauge not working properly, it is moving erratically. The gas tank is full while the gauge is showing empty, the check engine light is on. I am just worried that i might be strained somewhere when the tank is really empty. I can't trust the gauge now. This should be recalled already since there are so many complaints about it . I feel like i should not pay for the repair as it is a manufacturer defect .
Shortly after purchasing my 2008 hyundai santa fe my check engine light came on. I took it to the dealership and they said my fuel sensors to my sending unit needed replaced. Upon doing research i have discovered lots of other people with my same vehicle have had the same problem. What does it take for this part to be recalled? also after being referred to this website from my local news station i see that my complaint is one of the most common complaints on here also. Why has this sensor not been recalled?
The fuel gauge doesn't seem to be working properly.when i fill up the tank it works fine but when its about half a tank, the low fuel light turns on and gauge reads empty.
The fuel gauge in my 2008 hyundai santa fe as started bobbing up and down. When i start the car it shows that i have no fuel then raises up to about half a tank and then goes back down to about a quarter before slowly raising up again. This car has caused me more trouble than any other car i have owned.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe while driving stalls, truck is no longer on while driving. Power steering and control over steering wheel is loss. This has been happening quite frequently while driving. Happen twice while driving on highway which, scared me to death. Check engine light and battery lights comes on when this happens.now the engine light comes on stay for a few days then turns off. My fuel gage k doesn't work properly. I can fill my tank up on full, then it will drop to the e line like there is no gas. The yellow light comes on. Not safe because now i don't know if my truck is full or really empty. Why haven't there been any recalls on these issues especially since, there are numerous complaints by owners with the same year and model.
In july/aug of 2015 my gas gauge and miles-to-empty indicator started going crazy.i would fill the tank with gas but the gauge read empty.while driving, the miles-to-empty indicator would constantly, rapidly change from 200 to 40 to 68 to 113 to whatever so i couldn't tell how much gas i had left.i took the car in for an oil change at hyundai on aug 8, 2015 and asked them to also look at the gas gauge.he said that there was nothing they could do until the engine light came on.the engine light finally came on at the end of november 2015 so i took the car in 12/10/15, and they said they had to replace two fuel sensors in the gas tank.when the problem initially started, i had about 64000 miles on the car.
Over the past two months or so my fuel gauge keeps fluctuating drastically.it started once i hit approx 62,000 miles.it is often inaccurate and frequently drops 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 tank for no reason.i cannot trust it at all.its dangerous because i could run out of gas at any point without knowing what's truly in the tank.the only way to know is to track the mileage which becomes very difficult if more than one person is driving the car.
Gas gauge fluctuates, and reads empty even when tank is nearly full.appears to be the common fuel sensor failure that is well-documented on these vehicles.one forum suggested that everyone should report failures to nhtsa to apply pressure for a hyundai recall, so add me to the list of frustrated owners.
For past 2 years my fuel tank will sender it's full when it's been low and only too 5 gals in a 19 gal. Tank. I have read over many times complaints that the gas gauge doesn't work??i've been quoted $425 to repair it?it's a 2008 hyundai sante fe limited.the chk engine light was on my mechanic used the car detector system. It states fuel cap issues. I replaced that $70 later it not working.i've dealt with this for too many years
Erratic fuel guage registration.then empty with low fuel light on. Tank had just been filled.
The fuel gauge started fluctuation from 1/4 tank to empty then back up again. The engine light came on and after some time, automatically turned off only to turn back on intermittently. After having the check engine light problem investigated, i was told there was a fuel sensor problem and it would be several hundred dollars to repair.
After a period of time where i noticed the fuel gauge acting erratically (occasionally widely swinging) the check engine light eventually illuminated. Dealer service found code p0464: "inspected cluster for any loose connections or damage, no issue found with cluster or wiring. Removed the sending units and found send units out of spec when moving by hand and ohm senders. Replaced both sending units and cleared codes."
Fuel gauge started intermittently going up and down, then stopped working completely. While driving in the left lane on i95, at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled running out of gas almost causing a crash, due to the loss of all power.
We stopped to get gas on a road trip and after filling up the fuel gauge showed 1/2 full then empty and the fuel gauge would spin down and up instead of slowing decreasing with driving.how does a fuel gauge stop working on a 6 year old vehicle? there have been many complaints that this should be looked into for a possible recall.dealer says it is $500 to replace sensor and it is dangerous to drive and not know when you could run out of gas. Very disappointing.
Takata recall. Over 200 complaints have been filed with hyundai dealerships on this defect.fuel level sensors fail after warranty, usually arournd 80,000 milles. Fuel gauge levels drop to zero and check engine light comes on. Even with full tank.vehicle fails inspection and dealer correction is up to $800. Some vehicles have run out of fuel on the hiway.dealers have acknowledged flaw endemic to this model.
Gas gauge started reading empty with indicator light going on.i fueled up the day before, so i knew this wasn't possible.the gas gauge read properly after turning off the car and starting back up.i have watched the gas gauge fluctuate while driving.as of saturday, the check engine light has been coming on.check engine light turns off when gas gauge states empty with indicator light illuminated.i had a software update performed in early october.
Fuel gauge shows empty tank, when tank is full. Check engine light on, but is intermittent. Risk is that vehicle runs out of fuel with no notice.
After filling the gas tank at the pump and then starting the engine, i noticed that the dashboard fuel gauge indicated empty, with the "low fuel" indicator light on. Driving around for 5 miles did nothing to move the needle.after a day or so the gauge slowly worked its way up to register a full tank.this same problem re-occurred several times over 6-8 weeks, making it very difficult to know how much fuel was actually in the gas tank.at one point the "check engine" indicator came on and stayed on for a day and a half before turning off. Upon taking the car to the hyundai dealership and explaining the problem, i was told immediately, before they even inspected the car, exactly what was wrong.the service manager said it was the fuel level sensors and that they've replaced "hundreds"..."it's a common problem with hyundais". Replacing two sensors cost a jolting $650, but i couldn't ignore the safety risk of never knowing when, where, and how i might run out of gas.when i asked why there hasn't been a recall issued, the sales manager said that there has to be a "safety issue" involved.
While waiting at a traffic light, the fuel gauge started reading erratically, eventually causing p0464 error code.replaced both fuel level sensors & problem returned, within 2 days time.
The fuel sensor fails to show the correct amount of fuel.the indicator moves from full to half empty to full to 1/4.the range indicator does not indicate the correct range either.it will show 320 miles remaining and then immediately move to 100 miles and back to 300...etc.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai sante fe. After the vehicle was taken in for inspection, the technician stated that the fuel gauge failed and the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
As the same as everyone else, at 70k miles gas gauge stopped working properly and check engine light is stuck on.we are very concerned about not knowing the amount of gas and running out on the highway.appears to be a safety concern with the vehicle shutting down.shocked hyundai has not recalled this problem.i have owned several hyundai's but this is the last.
At about 62,000 miles the fuelgauge started to act erratically. It would be inconsistent with the actual amount of fuel that was in the tank. Finally, it reads empty all of the time and the check engine light stays illuminated. I was quoted upwards of $800 from fucillo hyundai of syracuse ny. Now i have to rely on the trip odometer to calculate the amount of fuel i have. This isn't so much fun with 3 children on board.
At start up i noticed that the fuel gauge needle was not registering the correct amount of fuel in the tank. It stayed pegged at zero amount of fuel. Later and no it registers sometime and sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it registers full with a full tank and then sinks to half a tank and later to zero, hardly indicating the correct amount of fuel.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe began having issues with the fuel gauge over a month ago.every time i fill up the tank, the gauge will go to "e" and the "low fuel" light comes on, despite a full tank.at times the meter would starting moving up towards "full" but then bounce around.i understand it's close to $!000 to get this fixed - but i have read about so many other hyundai santa fe uses with the same issue that i believe a recall should be in place.currently i'm just driving locally and i just fill up every time i take the car out, but on the highway for long trips that is very dangerous.very surprised there is not a recall with the number of complaints about this.
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe that has been giving a false reading on the fuel gauge. The fuel hand shows that the tank is empty even though i just filled it up. I have noticed that the fuel gauge will sometimes go up and down depending on how my vehicle is setting at the time, but then goes below empty. It will not register a full tank of gas, the most it will show is a 3/4 of a tank. At first the engine light would come on and then go off, now it is lit all the time. This is very dangerous and needs to have a recall on this model by hyundai. .
I turned on the car and noticed that the gas gauge was showing empty and the engine light was on - i had just filled the tank up that morning so i knew i had plenty of gas. The range indicator was just dashes -not numeric as it should be. The gauge then would rise up and the range would change and then it would go down and the range would change - this continually happened. I went to my mechanic and he said to zero out the error and keep an eye on it. The next morning the same thing. Now we are being told that the fuel level sensor is not working and it will cost between 600-700 to fix this!i too have read on many websites that this is an issue that occurs between the 60k - 70k mileage range and the parts guy at healey hyundai in beacon, ny told me - oh yeah we are getting tons of these complaints, that is why we stock this item!if hyundai is aware of this issue, why aren't they recalling these vehicles?are they waiting for someone to not be aware of their actual gas gauge and have their car stall out at 55 miles an hour??come on hyundai - we are loyal brand buyers and this is our 4th hyundai (second santa fe) don't become like the rest of the car companies and not give a [xxx] - fix your problems and your consumers will stand by you!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Had problems with the gas gauge being erratic and my 2008 santa fe, hesitating when trying to accelerate. Had the fuel pump replaced at an after market shop that i have always used on on my vehicles, in april 2016 ($707.00) and appeared to fix the problem. Here it is feb. 2017 and are experiencing the same problem, but this time we were driving and the vehicle just died and could not be restarted. I hope it's not the fuel pump again. Can't find a recall for this problem.
The gas guage in this vehicle stopped working over a year ago and we have ran out of gas in the middle of traffic when we keep our gas guage filled in this vehicle all the time causing a danger to ourselves and our children someday somebody is going to hit us due to this issue keeps happening in the middle of traffic and the road and interstate. It constantly keeps showing us empty when we are not. I have read many reviews that this happens with many of these vehicles and it has yet to be recalled.
Late last year (2014) my gas gauge suddenly showed empty (with empty light coming on) on my 2008 hyundai santa fe gls 2..3 l engine.in addition, the 'check engine' came on and stayed on.i took vehicle to my mechanic, who told me the fail codes related to the a and b sensors in the fuel tank not functioning properly.the cost of the repair was estimated at around $700.00.my vehicle is no longer under any warranty.i asked if this defect is causing environmental problems or other problems that could cause engine damage, etc. And he said no.i said well, i could live with this by zeroing out my trip indicator and keeping track that way, knowing my approximate mpg.(i live in wisconsin on the lakeshore and we are under mandatory emissions testing due to the polluted air coming up from illinois and being trapped by lake michigan.) he told that next year (current 2015), my vehicle would not pass emissions because the 'check engine' light is on! now as registration is due in november, i have to get it fixed.first off, i believe this is a safety issue because if i forgot to zero out my trip odometer and ran out of gas in tin-buk-two, i or my wife (who doesn't have a concealed carry permit) could be stranded in a dangerous area.secondly, i get screwed on not being able to register my vehicle due to a non-emissions related issue.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge failed to display correct fuel levels. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 67,000.
1) fuel tank gauge is inaccurate.starts to drop rapidly after driving 75-100 miles and empty fuel tank light comes on after ~125-150 miles.when i refill the tank, it is only half empty.normally, car will drive 270-320 miles before empty.2) check engine light comes on and off.nothing seems to be wrong with the car(have had it checked.)3) esc light comes on and off; sometimes at the same time as the check engine light, sometimes by itself.i have had it checked, no problem; and reset. Goes on - off again a few days later.these events have been occurring over the last 6 months, approximately.
I was driving to a stop light on a down hill slope with my whole family in the car when all of the sudden my car turned off. All at once my check engine light came on, my battery light came on, and i couldn't get the car to re-start. I turned on the emergency flashers and at the middle of a busy intersection i tried to restart my car but nothing happened. A few moments later i tried again and it started but it wouldn't let me accelerate almost at all (through an intersection!). There was also a clicking sound coming from the front of the car. I pulled into a parking lot, afraid if i was going to be able to drive anywhere, turned the car off, waited about five minutes, restarted it, successfully. I let it idle for a while unsure what else to do. I proceeded to drive home with no other incident. The clicking was off and on the entire drive home but has since gotten quieter.
I filled up my tank to full one evening. After which i came home and parked for the night. The next morning i was leaving and noticed my low gas light came on and it was on empty. This had happened presviously to me but correctly itself so i continued to drive. While driving my check engine light also came on. Eventually the tank read 1/2 full and the low gas light turned off. Howeverthe check engine light is still on. This is not ok. I take great care of my vehicle and should feel safe driving in it with my children. I'm very disappointed with hyundai.
When you fill up the gas tank, it register empty and the check engine light comes on.sometimes the gauge will read correctly and then it goes back to empty.i have to always fill the car up because i don't know how much gas is in the car. This is annoying.it very expensive to fix.this is the third hyundai i've bought (two santa fe's and one sonata) and this car is the worst model i bought.
After fueling up, to a full tank, the fuel gauge still registered empty and fuel light and check engine light came on.updated 09/01/2015*lj updated 10/14/2015
The check engine light came on in the car, i took it to be diagnosed and it is a failure of the fuel level sensor.apparently hyundai is well aware of this very common problem and refuses to issue a recall.additionally, the entire assembly is only sold together, therefore this is a fix that will cost at least $800 which i cannot afford.so now i just have to drive around with the check engine light on at all times, having no idea how much fuel i have or if any other engine issues have come up.shame on hyundai.
The issue started shortly after my vehicle surpassed 60,000 miles.upon turning on the engine, the gas gauge light is on and the fuel tank is displayed as empty.the gas gauge on occasion also sporadically fluctuates up and down, regardless of how much gasoline is in the tank.
The gas gauge is not working properly and it seems to be due to the fuel sensor. It constantly fluctuates up and down. It causes the check engine light to be on consistently. This seems to be something that a lot of hyundai customers are dealing with per websites that i have read.
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe that has been giving a false reading on the fuel gauge. The fuel hand shows that the tank is empty even though i just filled it up. I have noticed that the fuel gauge will sometimes go up and down depending on how my vehicle is setting at the time, but then goes below empty. It will not register a full tank of gas, the most it will show is a 3/4 of a tank. At first the engine light would come on and then go off, now it is lit all the time. This is very dangerous and needs to have a recall on this model by hyundai. .
Safety issue:failure of the fuel sending unit permanently turns on the "check engine light" which denies the use of the "check engine light" for other serious conditions.many consumers have previously reported the failure of the fuel sending unit.these units cost between $800 to $1200 to fix so most drivers do not fix it and instead use the odometer reading to determine when fuel is needed.unfortunately, driving with the "check engine light" on at all times prevents the driver from seeing the "check engine light" illuminate when a serious condition exists.therefore, this is a safety issue.considering the number of consumer reports already sent to nhtsa regarding failed fuel sending units, hyundai should immediately issue a safety recall to fix these units.
The fuel level sensors in this car have failed.regardless of the amount of gasoline in the tank, the fuel gauge reads that there is no fuel, and the check engine light remains "on" at all times.this is a safety issue because it can lead to a situation where the driver runs out of fuel (since the fuel gauge is not accurate) and the car stalls in the middle of traffic.that has not yet happened to me, but it could.based on a short internet search for others who have had a similar issue, and discussing the issue with local automotive repair shops, this is a common problem for this vehicle.there is no evidence on the nhtsa site that this common problem has led to a recall, but i believe that it should.thank you for your time and consideration.
As is the case with many others filing complaints, we too have the defective fuel level sensor in our 2008 santa fe.it has also resulted in the check engine light being on at all times.the fuel gauge shows an empty tank at all times. We are forced to rely on the trip odometer to know when we need fuel.
Took my car to a two mechanics who both said there is a gas leak in the evaporator of the emission control system. I read online that this issue is common with santa fes and i believe the company should issue a recall and get this dangerous issue fixed.
Like many other complaints i have read, the fuel gauge indicated empty when it was full. It would jump erratically from full to empty and in between. Cost over $550 to fix.
Filled tank and read empty with low fuel light on. The next day while driving the more i drove the more the fuel needle went up until it eventually read full and the low fuel light went out. Now usually when it gets down to about 1/2 tank needle will drop to empty, fuel light will come on, range indicator will read----and now the check engine light comes and goes.
Fill up the gas tank and all is well until the tank is about half full then the gauge bounces around and the low fuel light comes on.
Check engine light came on and took the car to the nearest dealership and the mechanic read the codes and said that it was the fuel sensor (fuel level sender). Since then, the fuel gauge continuously moves giving an inaccurate fuel level. I have researched this problem and found out that many others are having the same problem and the hyundai company is not willing to do a recall on the parts affected. What does it take to get a company to recall a defective part?
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was providing erroneous fuel level readings.additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the senor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Fuel gauge problems.the fuel gauge goes up and down sporadically regardless of how much gas is in the tank.you can't determine how much gas is left which has posed a safety issue leaving me stranded in an unsafe area.
Fuel sensor malfunction
Defective fuel sensor.driving on the highway fuel gauge began fluctuating erratically.check engine light came on.had to stop due to unsure if i had a fuel leak or if something would happen to the engine.after checking there was no leak i continued home even though the check engine light was on and fuel gauge showed no gas.i have researched and found thousands of people on the internet with the same issue with this make and year of vehicle.in new york state my vehicle would not pass inspection with the check engine light on.repairs cost me over $800.vehicle only has 72,000 miles.i feel hyundai should compensate the consumer for an obvious defect when they have to make a repair that is not related to wear and tear of the vehicle.
Fuel level readings started fluctuating giving me inaccurate amount of fuel in the tank,until one day i was completely empty and did not know.since this incident.the gauge only moves up when i fill the tank, but then it starts fluctuating until settling on empty.
Fuel gauge warning light goes on and off regardless of amount of fuel in tank.
Fuel gauge does not work. Check engine light came on when the fuel gauge stopped working.driving on an interstate traveling 65 mph, my sante fe stopped accelerating and shut down almost causing a multicar accident.
Low fuel light stays on regardless of fuel level.this is an ongoing complaint on this model and needs to be recalled for the safety of drivers.the gauge has been moving periodically but now has stayed at a constant "empty state" with the warning light on.luckily we were able to fill the tank.we now are going to move it the tank from using g the trip miles.
The fuel gauge stopped working at 84500 miles.the check engine light comes on and even though the tank is full, the gauge reads empty and the fuel low light comes on.
My check engine will come on and the fuel gauge sensor will move erratically. I can go put gas in the car and it will still say empty. I do not know if i need gas or not. Very unsafe when travelling with kids. I keep pitting gas in because i'm afraid i'll run out. Had it checked by a mechanic and it showed the reason why the check engine light is on is because of the fuel gauge sensor. Real pain. This needs to be recalled and fixed before it causes serious bodily harm to someone. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion it doesn't matter it will still go haywire.
The fuel gauge fluctuates and also causes the check engine light to go on an off.
Fuel level sensor failed, approx. $650 in repairs. Upon researching, it looks as if this is a huge problem but hyundai is failing to deal with it (ie recalls).
Take to much fuel
Fuel gauge is inconsistent and keeps going up and down after putting gas in. No idea how much gas is really in the tank.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge was providing erroneous fuel level readings.additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the senor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
After fueling my gas tank completely 16 gallons of gas i began traveling on freeway only to have my gas gauge plummet to empty and digital range went blank. Since then i am unable to tell how much fuel i have. The reading fluctuate rapidly. I am terrified that i will run out of fuel on a busy expressway or during severe cold weather due to risk of harm and or injury. I was told by hyundai dealership that sensors are faulity.
The gas gauge is not working properly and it seems to be due to the fuel sensor. It constantly fluctuates up and down. It causes the check engine light to be on consistently. This seems to be something that a lot of hyundai customers are dealing with per websites that i have read.
The fuel pump and sensors went bad. The fuel gauge started glitching and going up and down randomly. After 1-2 months it was showing empty at all times. I changed the sensors and the fuel gauge went to the middle even when the tank was full. I had to replace both sensors and the fuel pump to get it fixed.
The gas gauge is very sporadic. Sometimes it reads correctly other times it does not. It can say empty when full or 1/4 of a tank when full. I researched this on the hyundai internet forums and it seems to be a very common fault with this vehicle. With so many occurrences you would think this would be covered under a recall.
The fuel gauge no longer reads properly. The check engine light is on and the code is po464 which indicates a problem with the fuel sensor. There are so many owners with the same problem why is there not a recall on this??
The fuel gauge fluctuates and the check engine light comes on.problem is intermittent.can occur anytime, but mostly after filling the gas tank. Vehicle can be stationary or moving.has been occurring for at least a year.
Fuel gage does not work. Fill up car with gas and the tank shows empty for days and the check engine light comes on. Getting new system does not fix this issue. Each day you get in the car it will show a different and inaccurate readying. I have seen many other online complaining about this.
Fuel gauge fluctuates a lot . When ifill tank it says empty. Then it changes while i drive to 3/4. It moves all over. Never a correct reading.
The fuel gauge on our '08 hyundai sante fe has recently become erratic.it fluctuates widely (25-50%) over the course of a few minutes with the check engine and low fuel indicators also periodically lighting.it has become so unreliable that we are now relying on the odometer readings to estimate fuel levels.searching the internet, this appears to be a very common problem with this vehicle and relates to weak pins in the originally installed fuel senders.there are several reports that the apparent problem is fixed in the replacement part (visibly larger pins) which makes me question why the company would not be responsible for replacing a clearly defective part.our vehicle has approximately 70,000 miles on it.
In july of 2012 our 2008 santa fe began to show false readings of the amount of fuel present in the tank. Was told by dealership in colonial heights, va that they were aware or similar issues with gas gauges in santa fes. Was told the fix would be around $800 or we could monitor fuel consumption/level using trip odometer. The problem with using the trip meter is that varying traffic conditions can cause this estimation to be completely inaccurate causing the motorist to be stranded on the roadway. Definitely a safety issue!
Fuel guage shows false reading, engine light comes on when tank is filled and shows empty reading. Guage will start rising after many miles (one hundred or more). Fuel guage will drop to empty. Car is stationary when filling, but giving false readings when moving anywhere. We never know when we are going to run out of gas. This is a safety issue and should be recalled!
Fuel gauge frequently bobs from empty to full within a matter of seconds and causes the check engine light to go on when there is plenty of fuel
My 2008 gas gauge is not working properly or reading the correct levels of fuel.when i fill the tank up, the low level indicator light illuminates and stays on for several days.the check engine light also illuminates.after several miles of driving (few days), both lights will go off and gas gauge works properly. Around the half tank mark, the indicator light comes back on showing empty and check engine light appears.i've taken the vehicle to dealership and they quoted nearly $800 to fix this problem.even though they admitted that this is a common occurrence, there is no recall???this is very dangerous and should be investigated.
Fuel gauge has failed, leaving no indication of fuel remaining in vehicle. Could cause crash due to vehicle running out of fuel.
Gas fumes and smell are in the interior of the vehicle.this is most prevalent when the vehicle has a full tank of gas.this occurs both when the car is in motion and when it is garaged.the dealership service department could find no cause but this has been occurring for approximately 18 months.i am concerned with the safety and health aspects of the gas fume build in the interior of the vehicle.
Fuel gauge (fuel level sensor) is not working properly after warranty expires. Whether empty or full, fuel gauge is constantly fluctuated up and down.
Filled tank, however, it did not register and tank showed empty.eventually it went back up and seemed fine; about two weeks ago it did the same thing, showed empty after fully filling the tank.just this week hit 50k miles, way too early for things to go wrong.surprised at the # of other consumers affected by this disturbing malfunction. It appears it just a matter of time before this happens again.concerned with safety as well as emission issues.highly disappointed hyundai has done nothing about this problem!!!in addition to the above we have had to replace a motor in the locking mechanism and the back seat (both)pockets have broken/come unglued, again, at just now 50k miles.not impressed.
Fuel gauge always reads as empty, regardless of movement or amount of gas in tank, leaving driver to run out of gas in undesirable places. Repair is approx 600-800 dollars. Many complaints should be recalled. Has to do with the fuel sending sensor or something i was told.
Just as the other noted complaints, my check engine light has been coming on and off and my fuel gauge indicator has been extremely temperamental. Rarely it'll show the correct level - usually once i fill my tank, my fuel gage shoes i am below empty and flashes that i have no miles left to drive until my tank is empty. I have resorted to tracking my mileage with the trip function because as others have discovered - to repair it costs an arm and a leg due to expensive labor from where the sensor needs to be accessed to replace it, under the driver seat.
2008 hyundai santa fe, 78k miles. Fuel gage reading starting bouncing around. Showed half full on a freshly filled tank. Eventually check engine light came on. Error code p0464 (fuel level sensor 'a' electrical circuit was intermittent for a predetermined period of time.). Fuel sensors required replacement. An inaccurate fuel reading is a safety concern, just like any other issue that can lead to unexpected vehicle shutdown. The numerous reports on the web concerning the failure of the fuel sensors in the 2008 santa fe suggests strongly that a recall is warranted.
Check engine light came on. I then noticed when the low fuel light came on and i filed the tank it only took 12 gallons instead of the usual 15-16.i called the dealer and they immediately stated it was the fuel level sensor. Causing both issues. It must be a common issue.$500 quoted repair.now when the light comes on and you fill it takes between 10 and 12 gallons.not sure if that means there was 4-6 in the tank or something else is restricting the volume of fuel you can add.check engine light comes on and goes off intermittently.also the low fuel night may come on and the gauge shows nearly empty and then it might go off and show 1/4.is it empty or is it a quarter.mileage on the car about 63000.
The issue began about a month ago during a long interstate trip.if the fuel gauge reached the 1/4 tank mark, it would plummet to empty.as the car ran, the gauge would rise up and fall again repeatedly.sometimes when the car was started (even with a full tank), the gauge would never rise above "e."thankfully, the car never stalled and always started.i just had it serviced today.both sending units were replaced and was told by a hyundai dealer that they keep these parts (fuel sensors) in stock due to the high frequency of calls they receive from other owners with this same problem.surprised there has been no recall issued yet!
Fuel level sensor failed at 65,000 miles.fuel gauge oscillates, no way to know how much fuel is remaining.significant danger of vehicle cutting off while driving because fuel tank empty without driver being aware.other automakers have issued recalls for this problem; hyundai needs to fix this known, potentially dangerous issue.
We recently noticed that the gas gauge is not working properly. Sometimes it reads empty after we just filled the tank. In addition the check engine light comes on from time to time. When we brought it to the dealer, we were told that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced and it would cost $580. From what i understand, numerous 2008 (as well as other years) hyundai sante fe owners have reported this problem. It seems to occur as soon as the warranty ends (60,000 miles). I believe hyundai knows that the fuel sending unit in these cars are in fact inferior andwill fail after 60,000 miles.
I've been noticing my mileage is slowly declining and the check engine light just came on the other day. I've noticed my gas hand sometimes goes down to make the light come on then it goes back up. Took my car to see why the check engine light came on and the code read fuel gauge sending unit is bad. I've read several complaints about this issue with santa fe's but no recall as of yet.
The 2008 santa fe traveling between 55& 60mph on divided highway would not slow down when i took my foot off of accelerator.i applied brakes but difficult to make vehicle stop. I think i slowed it down a lot but did not or would not be able to stop.it was like idle got stuck on high!after 20 seconds or so the acceleration returned to normal & i proceeded. It was scary ! first time this happened. I just had it in for service to replace to headlights & missing screw under front seat.
The gas gauge start acting funny and did does not show the correct reading, after diagnosing the problem, we found out that this is caused by a part called fuel level sensor a ckt intermittent. This is a well known issue for santa fe owners and there are multiple companies online involving the second generation of this hyundai 2007 and 2008. This issue will cost $600 to $700 to repair , which hyundai show take full responsibility for identifying and correcting this issue. This is a safety issue due to the wrong gas reading, the vehicle may stop suddenly if there was no fuel and the gauge is reading wrong.
Fuel level gauge is registering as empty when completely full and then fluctuating from full to empty tank when driving.check engine light code is registering as faulty fuel level sensor.unable to determine how much fuel is actually in the tank and feel that this is a safety issue if unsure how much gas i have.this appears to be a very common problem with this make/model as there are 95 other complaints just on this site and many many more when looking at other comments posted online.
Upon turning the engine on, my gas gauge showed empty when i knew there was more gas than that. Then it started to fluctuate up and down . I checked my range indicator and it was blinking the word "range" (which normally doesn't) and the numbers were dashes only. As i continued to drive my check engine light came on.it showed quarter tank then empty and back to some gas. The range indicator started going up and down in numbers as well. I put gas in just to see if it helped but didn't, showing about 30 milesfluctuation in the range indicator. I checked some forums and apparently it is a very common problem for santa fes 2008 right as they reach 60,000 miles (as the warranties end and it costs over $600 to repair!). It is a dangerous issue that should be a recall , as it poses a very dangerous problem if a car runs out of gas on a highway or anywhere due to the faulty gas fuel level indicator!
The gas gauge has not been working for over 2 years and the check engine light is on most of the time but will go off intermittently.we track gas usage with the trip odometer (20 miles per gallon x 17 gal tank=340 miles driven) but fill up around 275 miles driven. But this is not a reliable way to track fuel and it was bound to happen-we ran out of gas-unfortunately on the tollway. Now we want to fix it.we have had estimates ranging from $400-$800 to fix the problem but think that this is a defective part that hyundai has installed in their vehicles. There should be a recall for safety reasons. The car is only 6 years old. We take care of our cars-regular maintenance and parked in a garage.(also had to replace the throttle sensor after 2 years and both hvac mode door actuators after 4 years. The window washer fluid recently stopped working).
Gas gauge would not register the amount of gas in the tank. Reading on this there seems to be a lot of failures on the santa fe around the 72,000 mark.
Fuel gauge not working properly. Goes to empty when i put gas in to fill tankand fuel light comes on. After driving a few miles, needle on gauge fluctuates. Then check engine light comes on. I ran out of gas while trying to enter into traffic on highway and almost got ran over , almost causing a serious accident. Extremely dangerous situation!my mechanic just replaced both fuel sensors on 4/29/2019 as check engine readout indicated. This costly repair did not fix the problem. The fuel gauge still fluctuates, reads empty when filling, fuel light comes on and now check engine light is on again. This is a serious safty proplem and should be recalled by hyundai. I am afraid now when driving my car because of this. Is hyundai not recalling because they know even when replaced, the new parts are faulty too?nhtsa, you need to please step in before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. You have plenty of complaints of this problem and i feel i just wasted my money on this repair.
I was getting check system warnings.then my fuel gauges went crazy and did not register accurately and i could not tell if my gas tank was holding the gas and as much gas as i put in was not registering and once the car stopped while driving and it had gas in it.apparently per what i've read from others, this is a rampant problem with this vehicle year and model and i think other years too.i've written to hyundai three times and they refused to do anything didn't even answer me.in last email to them i said i'd contact you if they continued to ignore and they did?!this should be a recall as it is dangerous to say the least.my local hyundai dealership wanted $221 to just look at it and told me to contact hyundai corporate to get them to recall this issue.they will not and this is ludicrous.my vehicle has only 76,000 miles on it.i wound up having the repair done not at a hyundai dealership,but by a very reputable mechanic.i paid $540 for this and it is outrageous hyundai refuses to do a recall on this.can you get them to reimburse for this repair please and likewise for all others affected by this.it's a dangerous issue.how can they get away with this??it is outrageous to say the least! when car stopped it was luckily on a local street and i was lucky little traffic or i would have been hit stopping while driving!hyundai does not care!the car jerked on stopping too.very frightening to say the least!i was afraid to drive it so i did the repair and i cannot afford the cost and will be paying three times this via my credit card installments!i live on social security solely and am 75 years old.please help.if you want my receipt please advise.if you want to see my emails sent to hyundai advise too.
Fuel gauge does not read accurately.it doesn't matter if the gas tank is full, the gauge will show anywhere between empty and full at intermittent times.while the vehicle functions fine, the fuel gauge defect causes the check engine to turn on and therefore requires a $1000 repair to pass pa state inspections.
We have the same issue on our 2008 santa fe as described by many other drivers here. Check engine light goes on and off and the fuel gauge up and down. I'm surprised there hasn't been a recall for this issue yet, since there are so many comments/complaints here.
Our gas gauge shows empty, and the fuel light stays on, all the time.this occurs even after we fill the car up.this occurs whether the car is stationary or running.we have to track our fuel level by keeping track of the mileage.also, if we turn the car off when fueling, it will not turn back on.we have to try over and over again until it turns on.we have found that if we leave the car running while fueling, it usually stays running; however, a lot of times, the car stops running and then, we struggle to get it started again. This is our 2nd santa fe (our first was a 2004, with which we never had a problem).if hyundai doesn't do something to fix this problem, this will be our last hyundai.this is dangerous on many levels, and as we all can see, there are currently about 350 other 2008 santa fe owners who have posted on this site with the same problem,this is an obvious safety defect, and needs to be recalled.also, i noticed someone else mentioned they change low beams about once a month.we too, are having the same problem.we have changed more headlamps in this car than we have in all of our cars combined over 40 years.
Fuel gauge problem:when filling the car, the fuel gauge in the car will show empty, empty light is on despite filling the car with plenty of gas.additionally, in 2009 my car stopped suddenly while we were on a bridge in 4 lanes of traffic.the fuel tank had to be pulled and replaced. Now, when i'm driving(knowing that i have enough fuel to continue) the fuel gauge is not registering properly and will 'wag' between full and empty.dangerous!
When i depressed the accelerator the pedal went down to the floor on its own and no amount of braking could bring the car under control. At the time i was traveling at 55mph and the car shot to 70mph.finally after pumping brakes several times the pedal popped up with an audible sound.happened the next day as well same thing.i have read that the throttle position sensor is the culprit and the dealerships cite driver error, and floor mats, which is what i was told.i am attaching a letter sent to hyundai and the nhtsa. Happend the following day as well.
I also had the fuel sensor go out and had it fixed.and i had to have my alternator replaced twice.once when it went out and again in 9 months due to recall for a fuel gasket cover default.so i paid the first time out of pocket $700 only to find out it was probably due to the default. Lynda
Fuel gauge stopped working and service engine light is on. Fuel gauge now reads empty even if tank is full. This is a safety issue as amount of gas in tank is unknown and should be recalled by hyundai.
Gas gauge and digital display show empty when the car has just been filled with fuel.upon starting the vehicle later in the day, the gauge shows 1/2 tank and the digital display reads 70 miles.i put 15.5 gallons of gas in and should have a full tank and over 270 miles.
Fuel gauge sending unit faulty and doesn't give a correct reading to the level of fuel in the car.
The check engine light came on and the fuel gauge would fluctuate at times but when the light would go off the gauge would workproperly. Then the light stayed on all the time and the fuel gauge would work off and on. Now neither one works at all and we have been trying to estimate how much gas we have,but that does not always work out. My husband is disabled and i have to travel a curvy country road at 430 am by myself and just recently i ran out of gas while going to work. My husband was unable to come and get me due to his disability so i sat on the side of the road from 430am to 630am waiting for someone to help me . This is the first hyundai i've ever owned and i was very satisfied until this problem only to find out that many people have complained of the same problem and hyundai has refused to fix the problem.now there wasn't an accident or injury or even a fatality,by grace of god,but there very well could have been all those things it should not have to come to that.i hope you step up to the plate hyundai and protect your good name while there is time to do so.
Gas gauge not working correctly.shows empty with light on at bottom of it.
Check engine light came on and the fuel gauge began jumping all over the place. It would say i had 88 miles to empty and then jump back up to 130. The next day the check engine light was off and then the next it would be back on again. Had a mechanic check the codes and it was a bad fuel sensor. I took my car to the dealership and they replaced both fuel sensors for $416. If i hadn't gotten it fixed, i wouldn't have been able to pass emissions testing which is mandatory in my county. Also, i wouldn't have any clue how much gas i had and could've been stranded.
My check engine light started coming on and going off. What i noticed was that it was in conjunction with my gas gauge indicating that i had no fuel (light came on and the gauge was on e) even after i had filled the tank. The situation seemed to correct itself until this week- not only did the check engine light come on and stay on, but the gauge continued to indicate that i had no fuel. Even more worrisome was the fact that when i went to put fuel in the tank, the gas pump cut off (indicating that the tank was full) after 3 gallons of gas. I knew that it should take more than 3 gallons to fill my tank, and so i took it to the mechanic. Diagnosis: both fuel tank pressure sensors need to be replaced.... To the tune of $650 worth of parts/labor. I was advised that fuel sensors are not usually faulty, and so came to this website to see if there was a recall notice that i may have missed.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe limited fuel level indicator is fluctuating causing the check engine light to come on.fuel level sensor would indicated and empty tank after the tank was filled and then randomly would correct itself.this has happened several times over the last two weeks.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact stated that the vehicle has been at the dealer for two months because the air bag light and door locks were not working properly.the dealer is currently stating that they have to rewire the entire vehicle.the vehicle has not yet been to the repair shop for the air bag light to be repaired.the part was ordered, but it did not remedy the failure.the doors have been repaired unsuccessfully approximately six times.the failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 3,000.
2008 hyundai santa fe.consumer writes in regards to broken driver inside door handle that split in half. Also, water solvent container split due to cold weather temperatures. Consumer unable to add washer fluid.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the emergency brake would erroneously activate while operating the vehicle. If the vehicle had not been warmed up for at least 15 minutes, the failure would occur. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold weather temperatures. While driving approximately 35 mph, the emergency brake and esc suddenly activated and the speed reduced to 10 mph. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer in jamesville, wi was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
9/19/12 valve cover gasket leaked oil on the alternator resulting in alternatorneeding to be replaced. 10/2/12 new battery needed due to being worn down from bad alternator.10/3/14 76,589 milesvalve cover gasket leaked oil on the alternator resulting in alternator needing to be replaced again!!new battery needed since could no longer hold a charge. Also multiple times the lumbar switch on driver's seat replaced:2/3/10, 3/15/11, 9/19/12, 1/19/13, 10/3/14.
The rear differential caught on fire.i heard a clunk on entering reverse in the morning.after 35 miles other drivers alerted me that my car was on fire.after pulling off the road us 90 in newton ma the fire dept was called after the fire went out on it's own.the vehicle was not destroyed.
In november 2010, vehicle at est. 29,000 mi. Car lost all acceleration. Was able to pull of on side of shoulder on highway. Car would not regain acceleration despite being turned off, etc. Throttle sensor changed. March 2011, vehicle at est. 31,000 mi. Same problem. While on highway, car lost all acceleration. Rpms jumped high, engine roared in response but car would not accelerate. Again, taken to dealership.
2008 hyundai santa fe will not go over 20 mph. After pressing on the brakes several times it starts to move again. I took the vehicle to the hyundai dealership because the check engine light also came during this ordeal. The dealership said they fixed the problem, but it has rear its ugly head again. The check engine light is on and it will not go over 20 mph. I am not the only owner of a 2008 hyundai santa fe who has experienced this problem. Please contact the hyundai manufacturer to solve this problem, because it can lead to a serious traffic accident if it's not fixed. Let's be proactive this time instead of waiting until someone is in a fatal accident.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a whining noise. Also, when the contact shifted from first to second or from third to fourth gear, the transmission shook violently and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the repair, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,432.
Going down interstate at 70 miles an hour and car shut off put car in nutral and restarted . Then the next day driving to work and car cut off again while driving did same and restarted . Went on line and found out this has ben a problem in these cars for years and am afraid for me and my children s lives
This vehicle has developed a speed sensitive "whirring" sound while the transmission is engaged. We initially thought it was a tire noise, but did not go away when new tires were installed.the dealership told us it was the drive belt rubbing against the cover, but further investigation by another repair facility found no excessive wear on the belt, and no indication of contact with the cover. The noise is actually coming from the transmission, and is exactly as described in recall 102 which applies to 2010 models.i plan to start a fight with hyundai over this repair as the transmissions are the same on the 2008 models as the 2010.
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
While driving on i-95, the charging system warning light came on followed by a loss of engine power and then engine stopped completely. Was able to safely make it to the road side. Dealer diagnosed a defective valve cover gasket allowed oil to leak which dripped on and into the alternator causing it to fail. Second identical failure on vehicle in two years. V-6, automatic, 2wd. Found manufacturer just issued a recall on veracruz model which shares the same platform for identical symptoms and failures.
With only a little over 113,000 miles on the vehicle, the transmission began, without warning, making a jet engine type whining noise when accelerating, and a noticeable whirring noise with a fairly rough "wind down" of the transmission when decelerating.no indications of a an impending failure were noted prior to the transmission symptoms being noted.online research indicated that these were the same exact symptoms noted as a result of a recall of nearly 6000 2010 hyundai vehicles, which required a recall of these vehicles.the 2008 santa fe in this case has the same or very similar transmission and engine configuration, and at least one other 2008 owner has complained of this situation.in addition, in discussing this with the hyundai dealer service manager, he stated that there are problems with the transmission and that there are very few, if any, in stock and have to come from the manufacturer in atlanta due to the demand for replacements (latest estimate is 10 days to 2 weeks just to get the parts!).now, hyundai has been "gracious" in agreeing to pay for half of the cost (so nice, considering it only has 113k miles on it before it failed), but i believe strongly that the campaign 102 recall actions associated with the 2010 santa fe vehicles needs to be further examined, and i believe strongly that it will be found that the same conditions, need for recall and kit installation, etc. Forget the year models which seems to be the focal point - focus on the transmission parts and model numbers, and similar configurations, please!the hyundai dealer has provided hyundai with part numbers, diagnostic information, technician observations, etc.no visible damage (hence no photos) was discernible on my (the owner's) part.transmission failure occurred while driving in colorado springs (permanent residence in broken arrow, ok).
On highway, car would no longer accelerate and went into limp mode causing me to slow to 50 mph and not be able to keep up with speed if traffic.pulled over, dash lights flashed and car would not restart.oil had leaked out of valve cover gasket all over the alternator causing the car to malfunction and become inoperable.
My vehicle experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the etc (electronic throttle control) system related dtc p2135 ( forced limited power) or dtc p0638 (power management).
Hyundai's slave cylinder is a faulty part known about online and in mechanic shops. It has failed twice in 65,000 miles and caused additional damage. It recently failed while driving as the vehicle slowed to turn and shifted to accelerate again. The clutch was damaged by this part and we had a $2,000 bill. There was nothing wrong with the clutch prior to this and the dealership even informed us it was damaged by the slave cylinder. Hyundai doesn't consider the slave cylinder "part of the powertrain warranty" and is denying our claim for reimbursement.
The santa fe gas gauge behaves erratically!as you drive, the fuel indicator needle moves up and down so that you do not know accurately how much fuel remains in the gas tank. The needle may also indicate a very low fuel level by illuminating the "low fuel" warning light on the dashboard as well. The problem appears to be getting worse as drive time goes on as the needle movements increase the longer time the suv is driven and the volume of fuel decreases in the fuel tank. After a period oftime the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-trainproblem. In my case i have reset the check engine manually and after a number of trips the check engine light will reappear. This low fuel warning cycle has been repeated numerous times and may cause a driver to be distracted to see the low fuel warning light, when in fact there may be sufficient fuel in the gas tank.i find that this problem is very disconcerting as you don't know whether you may be running out of gasoline.
I went to put my car into reverse and it got stuck and wouldn't allow me to shift into drive or any other gear for that matter.the whole shifter is now being removed.
Throttle accelerated by itself and was stuck wide open. Could not get the throttle to disengage. I tried tapping the gas pedal several times and this did nothing. Managed to hold both feet on brake and downshift into low. I got vehicle onto shoulder and put it in neutral and the engine continued to run full throttle. I shoved it into park and turned the key off. The engine did not disengage until the key was turned off. Very bad for transmission to shove it into park but i had no other options. Very scary. I have been told that there is no recall. I called hyundai and filed a report but they have not called me back yet with repair options.
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe with 35,000 miles on it. Last week i was driving at 25 miles/hr and it suddenly accelerated. I tried to brake multiple times but the car would not stop. I put the car in park and turned off the ignition and it stopped. Over the past two weeks i have had multiple incidences of sudden acceleration while pressing lightly on the gas and at other times while letting up on the brake. I brought my car to ther dealer in reisterstown, maryland. They tested the car and drove it and insist that the computer says that everything is fine and they drove it and of course it did not happen while they drove it. I was told there is nothing to be done. I am scared to death to drive the car and don't know what to do. I see online there are many people with the same complaint that have not gotten any help from their dealers or from hyundai.
The car will not shift into drive. Very hard to shift and when i finally got it into "drive", the transmission does not engage. Unable to move the vehicle forward. It will go into reverse, but not drive. Shifter becomes harder to move after attempting to move it several times. The car was stationary.
After several hours of normal highway driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power as the engine computer entered "limp home" mode. Pressing the accelerator had no effect. Diagnosed as throttle position sensor failure. This problem occurred several times, with an engine restart clearing the problem temporarily. While these incidents did not result in a crash, they could easily have, depending on traffic circumstances.
I was backing out of a driveway when the accelerator began racing.i was able to stop the vehicle and put it in drive while my foot was on the brake, when the car raced forward, accelerating out of control.i had my feet on the brakes but the brakes did not work and the car continued accelerating forward crashing into a neighbors yard and demolishing their landscaping before i managed to stop the vehicle and turn it off.i was not seriously injured, but it could have ended much differently as i crossed a main highway before the car came to rest. Because i have floor mats other than those issued by hyundai, i was told by the dealership that the floor mat caused the gas pedal to become stuck in the down position.this is not what happened and would also not explain why the brakes did not work at all.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, it would run rough and make a lot of noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the shaft assembly and the bearing failed. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 77,700.updated 03/16/11updated 1/4/11
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated a two year old child was seated in a forward facing child restraint behind the driver's seat. The child was able to reach for the driver's seat belt and wrap it around his neck. The contact was able to remove the seat belt from the child's neck without incident. The child was uninjured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 41,000.
When trying to unbuckle the seatbelt it sticks and you can't get out you have to keep pressing and pressing and wiggling really firm several times to get it to release i'm scared i won't be able to get out one day or what if i wreck and can't get out !!
The back seat (passenger side) seat belt - the connection in the seat, always goes down in the opening and is very hard to get up, i do think this is a safety concern, since sometimes you can't get it out to clip the seat belt into. The hole where the connection is, is too big, and when you try to connect the seat belt into it, it goes down.i have gone to the dealership many times, and they take it out.i have also contacted the hyundai corp., but was told my santa fe is operating as designed and that there is nothing they can do for me.the dealership, also claims the same thing every time i am there. I was just there on 2/29/2012, and was told that maybe i should try girls hair band and get a big one a wrap it around a few times, and that should hold it up.can you please look into a solution that might make them correct it.also i know of 3 other people that have the same problem on there cars.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated the rear seat belt latch plate which connects into the lock mechanism would travel to the floor causing difficulty to engage properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
On 9/26/2017 at 3:55 p.m. I was involved in a single car rollover accident. I was traveling on hwy 97 in california at approximately 55-60 mph. No more than 10 miles outside the city of weed. I hit something in the road or blew a tire. The car first went left and then right. The breaks felt as though they locked. When the car hit an asphalt curb it went airborne (there were no guard rails) and went into a small embankment. The vehicle rolled but landed upright. None of the airbags deployed. I also believe the seatbelt did not lock as it is supposed to when a crash occurs. I say that because the right side my head hit the roof of the vehicle and i received a large hematoma. Initially i thought it was becausethe roof had caved in. When i saw the vehicle the next day it was the left side of the roof that had caved in. What also makes me believe there is a seatbelt issue is i was involved in a rollover in 1985 and did not suffer any head injuries as the seat belt kept me tightly in the seat.
Prior to contacting nhtsa we contacted hyundai and informed them that the bottom of the vehicle has rusted through and we can see the bottom of the interior in this vehicle when the car is on a lift (this was pointed out to us by a third party repair shop and not the dealer). It appears that hyundai may be concealing data from nhtsa regarding corrosion problems on its vehicles. What is clear is that hyundai is shirking its safety obligations and will not cover corrosion, regardless of whether it is functional or safety, if the warranty has expired. Based on prior dealings with nhtsa i know that recalls are not limited to the warranty period if vehicle safety is in question.when we contacted hyundai, their excuse for why the vehicle had a massive hole in the undercarriage was that the vehicle is driven primarily in illinois and illinois uses salt on the roads in winter.if i'm not mistaken, more than half of the vehicles in the us are driven on roads that are salted in the winter. This excuse is simply not acceptable and perhaps nhtsa needs to prohibit hyundai from selling vehicles in the northern half of the us if this is going to be hyundai's attitude.i've never had this problem with any other manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the driver's seat would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not ben repaired. The failure and current mileage was 24,500.updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/21/2013
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving unknown speeds, the driver side air bag indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (plaza hyundai located at 2740 nostrand ave ste a brooklyn, ny 11210) where it was diagnosed that the driver's seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: 10473827. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 45,000. ...updated 10/19/17
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 45 mph, the passenger side seat became excessively hot. The passenger observed that the seat was on fire. A fire report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire. The passenger sustained burn injuries to her hands and buttocks but did not receive medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,002.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the esc and abs sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
I was driving at a low speed, making a left-hand turn when the car lost all power. No brakes, no steering. I was able to get the car into a driveway. I was able to restart . About 1 hour later the same thing, only this time i was making a left-hand turn across a very busy city street..i was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle. This is very dangerous and will probably sell the car & tell the new owners about my issue. I have not taken it to a garage, as the closest hyundai shop to me is an hour away. I do not feel safe driving that far.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mphthe vehicle unexpectedly failed to accelerate with the illumination of the esc and engine warning indicator. The engine was turned off. The vehicle resumed upon restarting; however, the engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred eight times. In addition, on numerous occasions when depressing the accelerator pedal hesitation would follow. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 13v113000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The recall remedy was performed on two occasions and the failure persisted after each repair. The vehicle was currently being repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 92,099.
This morning (11/11/18) i was traveling with my wife and kids on highway i-290 eastbound approx. 60 mph, when our car has started accelerating without me pressing down gas pedal. I hit the brakes, however car was still accelerating and the only way to slow it down was to put it on neutral (i was already speeding over 80mph). When i did it, rpm were at 7000 per min. And didn't go down a bit. I pulled over and turn the engine off. When started back , engine was working at normal level rpm's and reacted to gas pedal movement. I've decided to continue drive to our destination. After few minutes of drive, it happens again!this accelerations were unintended by me and put my family at risk. It's very dangerous and can cause accident and even death. My wife is driving this car daily and she wouldn't know how to handle it if it would happened to her.this should be investigated.
Vehicle is stationary...i purchased this used vehicle a few years ago and have recently had a problem with the brake light switch along with other problems .key will not turn while in park requiring the need to push in shift lock release button , moving to neutral so the key will turn and start the vehicle.i have found that there is a recall for these exact problems, but when i enter my vin# ther is no recall listed.is it possible that this recall was fixed by dealer before i bought the vehicle, and if so, the problem is back can i still have the vehicle repaired free under this recall ?thank you[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'*pm
The 2008 santa fe traveling between 55& 60mph on divided highway would not slow down when i took my foot off of accelerator.i applied brakes but difficult to make vehicle stop. I think i slowed it down a lot but did not or would not be able to stop.it was like idle got stuck on high!after 20 seconds or so the acceleration returned to normal & i proceeded. It was scary ! first time this happened. I just had it in for service to replace to headlights & missing screw under front seat.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 60 mph, the brakes failed to disengage after the brake pedal was depressed and a burning odor was noticed. The anti-lock braking system and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from all four tires. The contact left the vehicle idling for awhile and the smoke stopped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hydraulic and electrical control units failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
When driving and you hit the breaks, the vehicle attempts to stall, or if you use the high or low breams the radio shuts off and the gps turns on or you loses it all, while on high way way if you use your high or low beams the engine starts to stall then keeps going causing the vehicle behindyou have to break quickly to avoid hitting you as you loose all power for a matter of seconds this happen while moving or parked, i mhave installed two new alternators in the past three weeks and the problem coniinues
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the emergency brake would erroneously activate while operating the vehicle. If the vehicle had not been warmed up for at least 15 minutes, the failure would occur. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold weather temperatures. While driving approximately 35 mph, the emergency brake and esc suddenly activated and the speed reduced to 10 mph. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer in jamesville, wi was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving with the cruise control activated at 70 mph, he applied the brakes but the cruise control would not disengage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 13v113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer replaced the stop lamp switch per the recall however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
Was second vehicle at stop light with foot on brake.vehicle suddenly lunged forward overriding brake, and hit back of vehicle in front causing damage and possible injury to other driver.had pedestrians been in front, could easily have run over them.months prior, twice on same day engine power died while driving. Hyundai replaced throttle position sensor.
I lost power steering and power brakes while stopped at a stop sign going up a very steep grade. I was unable to shift into park so that i could turn my car off. I had to lay on the brake with all my weight to keep from rolling backwards into cars behind me. There were no warning lights. After a minute, which felt like much longer, i was able to shift to park and turn my car off and back on.the second time i lost all power, was a couple months later. I was going about 40 mph on a curvy hilly road. I was unable to steer, accelerate, decelerate, or apply the brakes. There were cars behind me and i was terrified i would end up off the road or heading into oncoming traffic. The vehicle finally came to a stop when it didn't have enough momentum to make it up a hill. I was able to shift into park and turn the car off and back on. Both times my infant was in the car with me. Thank goodness both of us were unharmed, because we could have very easily been hurt or hurt others. I was in a several thousand pound vehicle which was out of control.i had it towed to the dealership the next day as i refused to drive it. They didn't seem to think it was a big deal and said i needed a new alternator. Luckily, i had purchased an extended warranty which covered the alternator replacement.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle was placed in neutral in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 95,000.
We have a 2008 hyundai santa fe. Several times now it had unexpected brake failures. Last time on december 19 2010. I tried to stop the car in the intersection on red light. The brake went to the floor and the car entered the intersection. Second time i hit the pedal and it stopped. Then when i arrived home i tried to park and it happened again. There were similar problems also in 2009. The dealership cannot duplicate the problem. I drive my car in school zones. And this thing happened in the school parking lot too. I do not feel safe driving the car.
I have experienced brake failure on 2 occasions.i took my 2008 hyundai santa fe to the dealer on monday, march 1, 2010.the brakes were checked completely, and the vehicle was taken on several test drives.the service tech was unable to duplicate the failure.therefore nothing was replaced or repaired.the first occasion of brake failure was on wednesday night, february 24th, i was slowing down and getting ready to make a right turn, as i approached the driveway i put my foot on the brake pad, and it went to the floor, and i coasted past the driveway.went up turned around, with no brake problem.the second incident was on sunday february 28th, as i pulled into the church parking lot, i tapped the brake to slow down and turn to park, as i hit the brake, my foot went to the floorboard, and i again coasted past where i wanted to turn.luckily there was no one walking or stopped in front of me.i am concerned that the next time this happens someone will get hurt.and, i no longer feel safe driving my car.
I purchased a brand new 2008 hyundai santa fe gls awd on 4/13/2009.on friday, may 8, 2009 at approx 5:20 pm i was driving to my sisters who lives 5 minutes away with my son in the car. I had just turned onto the street and a red light was 1 block away. I was slowing down, when i was about two car lengths from the next vehicle i applied the brake it went all the way to floor. I pumped the brake several times with no response. I immediately turned the wheel toward the side of the road to go in a ditch when the brake finally engaged and i stopped.i slowly drove into a nearby parking lot. Tested the brakes and continued to my sisters.four hours later we were driving home. Still cautious and leaving room between me and other cars. I was completely stopped. The brake let go and my car shot forward. Luckily i hit the brake again and it caught. My son and i both were pulled back and hit the seats by the seat belts. I drove the few blocks home and called a tow truck the next morning. My vehicle has been at the dealer since. They are insisting that i pick up the vehicle tomorrow even though they have not found the cause. They refuse to repair anything because they are unable to duplicate it. I am not comfortable driving a vehicle just waiting for the next brake failure. I may not be lucky next time andmay fine myself in an accident where myself and others could be injured. I have seen many reports from others online with the same issues. There must be some defect on the brakes in this vehicle and i hope someone will make hyundai be responsible and fix their vehicles and back their product before someone is seriously injured.
The brakes on my 2008 santa fe seem to rust excessively.i had lost almost all braking ability last summer when the calipers froze requiring a complete brake job.lately the rotors are rusting so bad each night that the brakes almost fail to stop the vehicle for the first mile or so of driving.
Rear brake lock atlow ( 21,000) milesrotor grooved, excessive heatpotential fire hazard, out of control steeringhyundai says the brake slides must be lubricated..however, their maintenance schedule does not mention lubrication of brake slides as part of schedule.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.while driving approximately 55 mph a noise was coming from the rear passenger side wheel.upon examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel was very hot and smelled as if it was burning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the brake calipers were covered with rust. He was also informed that he would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 30,731.
The fuel gauge on my 2008 hyundai santa fe at around 67k miles started reading empty and then it started reading normal and then empty.finally it has only read empty for the past couple thousand miles.i was hoping that it would fix itself which it never did. Wishful thinking.i ended up bringing my santa fe into the local hyundai service department to troubleshoot the problem plus replace the front and back brakes, and perform existing recalls. They told me that one of the two fuel pumps located in the gas tank had failed.the fuel pump that failed was the one with the sending unit which provides the signal to the fuel gauge. They told me that i was fortunate that the other fuel pump did not fail as my hyundai santa fe will stop running.
I have a new 2008 hyundai santa fe with 1,500 miles.after driving on an interstate and driving a short distance after stopping for the exit ramp, i attempted to stop again.the brake pedal went to the floor with no action whatsoever.i tried again and it stopped.i checked the brake fluid level and it was still full.i checked for any visible signs of liquid leaks around the wheels, but observed none.two hours later the same occurrence and the next day the same occurrence. There were no injuries or accidents as i kept driving slowly and checking the brakes frequently.i've scheduled an appointment with the local hyundai dealer.
This failure occurred on two separate occasions.after starting from a stopped position the brakes were applied and the pedal went right to the floor with no braking action.within one to two pumps the breaking returned to normal operation.
I was backing out of a driveway when the accelerator began racing.i was able to stop the vehicle and put it in drive while my foot was on the brake, when the car raced forward, accelerating out of control.i had my feet on the brakes but the brakes did not work and the car continued accelerating forward crashing into a neighbors yard and demolishing their landscaping before i managed to stop the vehicle and turn it off.i was not seriously injured, but it could have ended much differently as i crossed a main highway before the car came to rest. Because i have floor mats other than those issued by hyundai, i was told by the dealership that the floor mat caused the gas pedal to become stuck in the down position.this is not what happened and would also not explain why the brakes did not work at all.
I was backing up and as i turned the wheel the car engaged in a sudden acceleration as the motor started to rev. I applied the brakes, but the car would not stop until it plowed through a brick wall at my school.
My driver side rear brake started squealing. I pulled over and realized the brake was scorching hot. It happened two more times after that. I called the dealership, they said bring it in. It was frozen pads in caliper slides. I was also told i should have the brakes cleaned once a year?! i was also charged $89.95.
Going down interstate at 70 miles an hour and car shut off put car in nutral and restarted . Then the next day driving to work and car cut off again while driving did same and restarted . Went on line and found out this has ben a problem in these cars for years and am afraid for me and my children s lives
I lost power steering and power brakes while stopped at a stop sign going up a very steep grade. I was unable to shift into park so that i could turn my car off. I had to lay on the brake with all my weight to keep from rolling backwards into cars behind me. There were no warning lights. After a minute, which felt like much longer, i was able to shift to park and turn my car off and back on.the second time i lost all power, was a couple months later. I was going about 40 mph on a curvy hilly road. I was unable to steer, accelerate, decelerate, or apply the brakes. There were cars behind me and i was terrified i would end up off the road or heading into oncoming traffic. The vehicle finally came to a stop when it didn't have enough momentum to make it up a hill. I was able to shift into park and turn the car off and back on. Both times my infant was in the car with me. Thank goodness both of us were unharmed, because we could have very easily been hurt or hurt others. I was in a several thousand pound vehicle which was out of control.i had it towed to the dealership the next day as i refused to drive it. They didn't seem to think it was a big deal and said i needed a new alternator. Luckily, i had purchased an extended warranty which covered the alternator replacement.
My car has stalled several times this past week without warning or indication that anything is wrong. The vehicle will suddenly stop and lose power completely while i anxiously try to restart it. It has put me at risk with other drivers where i've had to put my hazards on and hope vehicles are able to stop in time so they don't hit me. I've taken it in for service and they can't seem to replicate the problem. The car is a safety hazard and no one seems to be helping me. I found information online about hyundai getting slapped with a class action suit for the same problems i'm reporting, but the suit appears to only cover 2010-2012 models, mine is 2008. I don't know what to do!
My 2008 hyundai santa fe while driving stalls, truck is no longer on while driving. Power steering and control over steering wheel is loss. This has been happening quite frequently while driving. Happen twice while driving on highway which, scared me to death. Check engine light and battery lights comes on when this happens.now the engine light comes on stay for a few days then turns off. My fuel gage k doesn't work properly. I can fill my tank up on full, then it will drop to the e line like there is no gas. The yellow light comes on. Not safe because now i don't know if my truck is full or really empty. Why haven't there been any recalls on these issues especially since, there are numerous complaints by owners with the same year and model.
While i was driving along at approximately 25 mph in my hyundai santafe the steering became very difficult and there was no throttle response. I stopped the vehicle completely in the middle of the boulevard street and put the vehicle in park and restarted the engine.i was very frightened during the incident that someone was going to run into the back of my car and that the vehicle would stop again before i got home. I refused to drive the vehicle again and followed my husband in another vehicle as he drove the faulty vehicle to the dealer the following day.the tech rep we spoke with at the dealer casually said the throttle positioning sensor was bad and if we wanted it repaired it would cost about $400.i couldn't believe they would let me leave the dealership with this malfunctioning part. The symptoms are the same as the general motors ignition switch problem.i looked it up online and this seems to bea common problem with the hyundai santafe.where is the outrage?where are the recalls?is it going to take many deaths and 10 years to correct this problem like gm ignition switch problem?does somebody have to die before this is taken seriously?hyundai management refuses to discuss this problem.i sincerely hope i can appeal to your sensibility and force this korean company to address this dangerous problem.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the esc and abs sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Lost power steering, without warning. Luckily i was going slow crossing an intersection, and stoping. After that it was a losing tug of war with the steering. Mechanic found rack lines rusted and leaking.if i was traveling at any speed, i may have lost control. Very dangerous!please help prevent an accident or death.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While the contact's son was driving 5 mph and making a sharp right turn, the steering wheel failed and turned to the left on its own. As a result, the driver crashed into a cement block. The driver's side tire was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the passenger air bag and the rear seat belts did not function. There were no injuries; however, the driver sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact called ricart hyundai (located at 4255 s hamilton rd, #180, groveport, oh 43125, (614) 836-6251) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was driving at a low speed, making a left-hand turn when the car lost all power. No brakes, no steering. I was able to get the car into a driveway. I was able to restart . About 1 hour later the same thing, only this time i was making a left-hand turn across a very busy city street..i was almost hit by an oncoming vehicle. This is very dangerous and will probably sell the car & tell the new owners about my issue. I have not taken it to a garage, as the closest hyundai shop to me is an hour away. I do not feel safe driving that far.
Front valve cover gasket keep leaking oil on to the alternator causing the alternator to go out . The second time it happen the core of the alternator burned .i have replace the alternator 3 times and valve cover gasket twice. Hyundaihave a recall on the veracruz for this some issues but will not recall the santa fe for this issues .
I was driving along and made a right turn into a intersecting road when i encountered loss of steering control. After almost hitting a car i got it off to the side of road and discovered that the engine had just shut off with no warning. It cranked right back up and i drove it home but now i am afraid to drive it.
My 2008 hyundai santa fe stalled twice today. It also stalled on the same day twice last week. This happened each time i came to a stop light or wanted to make a turn. The engine stopped running, the power steering ceased working, and check engine light came on. After each occurrence, i switched my hazard lights on, pushed the transaxle to park and then restarted the car to pull out of traffic.the stalling is often accompanied by loss of power (power steering and brakes too), complete failure to accelerate, and the check engine light comes on.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.while driving between 60-65 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated excessively when accelerating and decelerating.in addition, the steering wheel began to vibrate.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they performed a four wheel balancing on the vehicle three separate times.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two more occasions for the identical failure, but there were no resolutions.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was not accepted by the system.the failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 2,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a squealing noise near the front of the vehicle. A mechanic stated that the rack and pinion steering was defective. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.updated 09/02/14*ljupdated 11/12/2014
2008 hyundai santa fe.consumer writes in regards to broken driver inside door handle that split in half. Also, water solvent container split due to cold weather temperatures. Consumer unable to add washer fluid.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe.the contact purchased the vehicle for its fuel economy and weight capacity to tow a trailer.at the dealer, the weight capacity was listed as 3,197 in the rear and 2,976 in the front.the contact received a recall letter, which decreased the weight capacity of the vehicle.the contact feels that the manufacturer was misleading since he believed that the vehicle could tow a certain amount of weight as discussed at the dealer.the contact does not want to drive the vehicle and feels that his family's lives could be in danger.the failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 09/10/08updated 09/17/08.
2008 hyundai santa fe off center head on collision resulting in severe leg trauma. Integrity of the fire wall failed resulting in metal pushing past the firewall in to the drivers side area entrapping the leg on the femur. This injury resulted in a dangerous amount of blood loss in to the cavity of the thigh.
Was second vehicle at stop light with foot on brake.vehicle suddenly lunged forward overriding brake, and hit back of vehicle in front causing damage and possible injury to other driver.had pedestrians been in front, could easily have run over them.months prior, twice on same day engine power died while driving. Hyundai replaced throttle position sensor.
My 2008 santa fe ltd that suffered a loss of the left rear quarter glass, including the frame molding, while driving on the freeway a few days ago. The glass company stated that it appeared to have actually break off of the bolts and simply fly off the vehicle. The only thing left on the vehicle was the urethane adhesive, which was stretched out around the back of the quarter panel.another interesting note is that while inspecting the right rear quarter glass, it appears to be suffering from the same phenomenon, and may come off at any time.i contacted the dealership, which informed me that my auto is out of warranty and that there are no recalls for this issue at this time.considering that my auto insurance deductible is $500, i was forced to pay for the replacement out of pocket for $338.55.
Front sub frame is rusting severely. Last inspection was marginal. Inspector said it probably won't pass inspection at the next interval time.
I was backing up to turn around and as i was turning my steering wheel i heard and felt very loud pulsing thumps coming from the front of the vehicle.i got out and saw my drivers side front wheel was leaning out from the vehicle.the arm broke of from my wheel also i found out when i had it repaired the axel also broke!!good thing i wasn't on a highway or driving i or others might have been hurt or worse!!!
2008 hyundai santa fe off center head on collision resulting in severe leg trauma. Integrity of the fire wall failed resulting in metal pushing past the firewall in to the drivers side area entrapping the leg on the femur. This injury resulted in a dangerous amount of blood loss in to the cavity of the thigh.
Peeling paint on roof gas tank doesn't register if tank is empty or full.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact took the vehicle to wright hyundai (10677 perry hwy, wexford, pa 15090) because he heard squeaking noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The contact questioned the dealer about the noises, but no diagnostic test was rendered. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 326790. The manufacturer offered a buyback above the kbb vehicle value. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Driving down a road at night and the sunroof suddenly flew off the top of car. I have been driving a rental since it happens and have contacted hyundai corp and finally received a call from them on feb tues 27th but have not resolved what they are going to do about this with me orcarstar collision center where my car is sitting now.the consumer stated the sunroof was repaired under the recall, the under carriage had not. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the rental car.
Takata recall my 2008 hyundai santa fe has paint that chipped away above the driver side, right above the windshield. The paint still continues to remove itself from the body in chunks. The issue began about a year ago. And i do not expect paint to remove itself with any rust/ rock chips in the area of paint missing. The suv has 136,800 miles on it, but paint should not be coming off in chunks. I looked online and other individuals had a similar issue with their hyundai. It's not just a problem with the santa fe. It's also sonata's, elantra's and other hyundai models. The missing pearl white paint now shows bare metal and is now showing signs of surface rust.
Prior to contacting nhtsa we contacted hyundai and informed them that the bottom of the vehicle has rusted through and we can see the bottom of the interior in this vehicle when the car is on a lift (this was pointed out to us by a third party repair shop and not the dealer). It appears that hyundai may be concealing data from nhtsa regarding corrosion problems on its vehicles. What is clear is that hyundai is shirking its safety obligations and will not cover corrosion, regardless of whether it is functional or safety, if the warranty has expired. Based on prior dealings with nhtsa i know that recalls are not limited to the warranty period if vehicle safety is in question.when we contacted hyundai, their excuse for why the vehicle had a massive hole in the undercarriage was that the vehicle is driven primarily in illinois and illinois uses salt on the roads in winter.if i'm not mistaken, more than half of the vehicles in the us are driven on roads that are salted in the winter. This excuse is simply not acceptable and perhaps nhtsa needs to prohibit hyundai from selling vehicles in the northern half of the us if this is going to be hyundai's attitude.i've never had this problem with any other manufacturer.
The interior driver's side interior door handle broke when i tried to open it.
On february 14, 2009 i incurred a scalp laceration that required 6 staple sutures when i hit my head with the rear hatchback door of my 2008 hyundai santa fe suv. I later learned from other motorists that this has happened to them in their suv's. I would suggest a visible warning sticker be placed somewhere near the pull strap warning motorists when they lower their hatchback doors.
2008 hyundai santa fe off center head on collision resulting in severe leg trauma. Integrity of the fire wall failed resulting in metal pushing past the firewall in to the drivers side area entrapping the leg on the femur. This injury resulted in a dangerous amount of blood loss in to the cavity of the thigh.
Hyundai dealer said my ball joints were bad, $750.00 for repairs, hyundai has recall i was not notified. Drivers air bag illuminated, going in for repair friday cost unknown. Again i was not notified about recall. I have to pay for repairs because i was not notified about recalls.
Prior to contacting nhtsa we contacted hyundai and informed them that the bottom of the vehicle has rusted through and we can see the bottom of the interior in this vehicle when the car is on a lift (this was pointed out to us by a third party repair shop and not the dealer). It appears that hyundai may be concealing data from nhtsa regarding corrosion problems on its vehicles. What is clear is that hyundai is shirking its safety obligations and will not cover corrosion, regardless of whether it is functional or safety, if the warranty has expired. Based on prior dealings with nhtsa i know that recalls are not limited to the warranty period if vehicle safety is in question.when we contacted hyundai, their excuse for why the vehicle had a massive hole in the undercarriage was that the vehicle is driven primarily in illinois and illinois uses salt on the roads in winter.if i'm not mistaken, more than half of the vehicles in the us are driven on roads that are salted in the winter. This excuse is simply not acceptable and perhaps nhtsa needs to prohibit hyundai from selling vehicles in the northern half of the us if this is going to be hyundai's attitude.i've never had this problem with any other manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to hydroplane without warning. The contact stated that the steering failed and, due to the contact attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle began to spin. The vehicle crashed into the road divider. The passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received shoulder and back injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ball bearings on the front axle were worn out. The tie rods were replaced, but the calipers needed to be replaced also. The vehicle was repaired. The body of the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the esc and abs sensors illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires and brake pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the control arm and wheel bearing seized and were unusually worn. The mechanic was unable to replace the tires due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 122,644.
I was backing up to turn around and as i was turning my steering wheel i heard and felt very loud pulsing thumps coming from the front of the vehicle.i got out and saw my drivers side front wheel was leaning out from the vehicle.the arm broke of from my wheel also i found out when i had it repaired the axel also broke!!good thing i wasn't on a highway or driving i or others might have been hurt or worse!!!
My 2008 hyundai santa fe limited has a vibration between 40 - 60 mph and hyundai has not been able to locate the problem. I have been back to the dealer 4 times. They have eliminated the tires as being involved with the problem. Tires and wheels have been rebalanceda number of times including putting on a new set of tires with the same vibration. Most important the same problem has been observed by the hyundai service department as well as myself on three other brand new 2008 hyundai santa fe's. My car has approximately 1,400 miles.i am in touch with hyundai consumer affairs but no resolution at this point.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving at a low speed and making a right turn, the front axle and front driver's side lower control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the lower control arm and the front axle fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started jerking and vibrating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the tires were cuppling and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the front axle was bent and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 67,000.
I purchased a 2008 -awd -hyundai santa fe in april 2008...the problem is with my "tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) "... Since the very first day of ownership the "tpms" malfunction light goes on.. Infact the first day the dealership re-set the '"tpms" twice...i now have about 500 miles on the vehicle and the "tpms" will malfunction intermittently... It will stay-on for two to three days then go off for a day or two...
When the vehicle is filled up with gas the fuel gauge goes to zero and the engine service light comes on and the codes generated are p2067, p0463 and p0464. At some point the gauge begins working properly again but the accuracy of the gauge is in question. There is a safety concern since the vehicle could run out of gas at any time leaving the user stranded in bad weather or in a dangerous traffic situation.this problem is not isolated, judging from similar complaints on the internet, it appears that the parts used for the fuel level indication are unreliable and a recall is needed to resolve this safety issue. The problem occurs at fill up and driving has no effect on this issue and has been happening to my vehicle over the last couple of months but seems to be getting worse as time goes on. .
Under the hood latch inoperative.i pulled the inside latch to gain access to the engine and the hood was free to open.the latch under the hood did not spring back to provide the additional interlock.this was observed in the garage while stationary.
Fuel gauge has been faulty and check engine light would turn on and off after replacing what i thought was a bad battery one month ago. One week ago while driving, all lights on dashboard came on (battery, check engine, abs, esc...), engine started to rev, electrical and power steering failed, and car had to be turned off in the middle of the road and towed home. This has happened twice while driving now. Issue is from a failing/failed alternator caused by oil leak from front valve cover. This problem is identical to issues with '06-'12 veracruz, recall #121.
For past 2 years my fuel tank will sender it's full when it's been low and only too 5 gals in a 19 gal. Tank. I have read over many times complaints that the gas gauge doesn't work??i've been quoted $425 to repair it?it's a 2008 hyundai sante fe limited.the chk engine light was on my mechanic used the car detector system. It states fuel cap issues. I replaced that $70 later it not working.i've dealt with this for too many years
My car has stalled several times this past week without warning or indication that anything is wrong. The vehicle will suddenly stop and lose power completely while i anxiously try to restart it. It has put me at risk with other drivers where i've had to put my hazards on and hope vehicles are able to stop in time so they don't hit me. I've taken it in for service and they can't seem to replicate the problem. The car is a safety hazard and no one seems to be helping me. I found information online about hyundai getting slapped with a class action suit for the same problems i'm reporting, but the suit appears to only cover 2010-2012 models, mine is 2008. I don't know what to do!
While at a stop in a construction zone, my foot was on the brake, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated into the vehicle in front of me.although my foot was planted hard on the brake, the engine continued racing, and it felt like my car was going to push his car down the street! i shifted into park and turned the car off. Luckily there was only $4,000 worth of damage to my car, and no one was hurt. I refused to drive it, and had it towed to the dealer. They said the computer showed no malfunction, and it had to be driver error. Three months later, it did it again to a lesser degree, in an open area. I turned the car off again, and it was fine until yesterday. It has been 4 months since that last incident, but this one even was worse than the first. Only thing is, now i know to put all my weight on the brake, shift to neutral and turn the car off as fast as i can. This one frightened me so badly, i will not drive it again. It is going to sit at the dealer until they find out what to do. I cannot in good conscience drive it,sell it or even trade it in until i know it is safe! every time it happened, the car was on a city street, stationary, and heading straight. The engine revs up so loud, it sounds like an airplane! yesterday i could tell the people in the car stopped next to me heard it and looked at me! i have owned this santa fe since it was brand new, and people tell me it looks like a new car. I keep up with the recommended maintenance and always take it to the dealer for service. Until last july, it has been an excellent car. The accident i had with it was the only accident i have had in 50 years of driving!please give me some ideas on what to tell the dealer to replace, repair or disconnect. Thanks for your help!
Over the last year, our hyundai santa fe has developed a very troubling stalling problem that has only increased in frequency. The vehicle loses power while driving regardless of speed, often several times in the same trip regardless of distance traveled. It stalls on local, low-speed roads as well as freeway driving. When it stalls, all steering is lost. This is potentially dangerous.a simple google search indicates that this is a known issue among hyundaicustomers and dealerships and yet i am not able to locate any informationabout a recall to correct this issue. This is a potentially fatal problem that should be addressed by hyundai. I did contact them.today, i received a response indicating that hyundai has no explanation for the issue and will offer no assistance to repair it. Their only suggestion was that i contact a local dealership for repair.as i indicated, this is a problem known to hyundai, some of their customers and dealerships. Since nhtsa is the agency overseeing issues of this type, i would respectfully request an investigation into this stalling issue before something tragic happens.
Fuel gauge always reads as empty, regardless of movement or amount of gas in tank, leaving driver to run out of gas in undesirable places. Repair is approx 600-800 dollars. Many complaints should be recalled. Has to do with the fuel sending sensor or something i was told.
The gas mileage on my vehicle is 14 mpg city driving; total highway driving is 18mpg and combined 15- 16 mpg. I am a very conservative driver and have driven for 47 years.my mileage is so poor i contacted the hyundai corp. Repeatedly on this.i've spoken on a few occasions with the ceo[xxx], and corresponded with him as well via email after getting no satisfaction/help from the regional person.the ceo's wife grew up in my area (lake oswego, or.) and that is why he called me personally.however, the bottom line was nothing has happened as a result of this call.he offered me the following: he offered to exchange my vehicle which had about 8,000 miles on it by the time he got in touch with me for a new 2009 sonata fwd and it was the old model as hyundai was coming out with a totally revamped 2010 sonata model.i bought my santa fe awdbecause i wanted a suv with awd!if i wanted a sedan, i would have bought one!i begged him to give me another comparably equipped santa fe as they could find no reason mechanically why my mileage was so low and i always double check it manually in addition to the computer output.so, i refused to accept this offer and i spend a huge amount on gas and i live on a small fixed income and cannot afford to buy another santa fe!others i've questioned with the same vehicle and equipped comparably get 20 mpg or more city driving. Reading hyundai has done nothing about so many issues brought up is abominable.someone needs to do something about this so lives aren't lost and people aren't paying at almost $4/gallon for all this gas i have to keep buying in my case.there is definitely something major wrong with my engine or something that prevents me from getting the mileage i should.as i said, i am a very conservative driver.please intervene with the manufacturer on all these matters.they truly don't care about consumers.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Sun visor on drivers side drops down into vision of driver without warning. Other years of hyundai have a recall for the same defect and this year continues the same problem.
I have been having trouble with the breaking system since i bought the car! i have changed the rearbreaks roators and calipters at least 3 times in the 5 years i have had this car!! now my rear wheels are starting to lock up! very unsafe! i love this car but its getting very costly i was driving when this happened and i was on a state hwy
I have a 4 month old2008 hyundai santa fe.i was driving it on the freeway and took my foot off the gas to get ready to brake for my exit.when i took my foot off the gas pedal the engine kept revving and pulling the car forward.i didn't know what to think.i immediately hit the breaks to see if maybe the cruise control kicked in, even though i didn't go near the cruise control. When i hit the brakes, much to my horror, i had no brakes!!!!i punched the brake pedal to the floor a bunch of times and nothing!!!!!!i had to step on the emergency break, put the car in neutral (to keep the engine from revving on its own) and drive my car into a hillside on the side of the freeway to stop it!it's a miracle that myself and my passenger were not harmed and that i didn't kill or injure anyone else.unacceptable for a new vehicle or any vehicle to have this happen.
I was driving my 2008 hyundai santa fe approx 60mph on hwy 277 when the sunroof exploded. Sounded like a bomb going off.
Driving up hill put gas pedal to floor to pick up speed and accelertor pedal stuck to floor. Tried to stop using brake and emergency brake. Could not stop var; threw it into neutral and coasted to stop; took to dealer but no problem found. Incident occurred 5/6/18
The fuel gauge fluctuates and is not accurate. After filling up the gas tank, the fuel gauge may show "empty", and it rises and falls very quickly. This can occur when driving straight, turning, or when parked while the vehicle is turned on. There is no way to accurately tell how much fuel is left in the tank. This faulty fuel gauge could leave any santa fe motorist and their passengers stranded in a dangerous area(e.g. Busy highway) or condition(e.g. Blizzard or heat wave in arizona). Please initiate a recall to have this fixed. Per online sources, many santa fe owners in this year range have this same broken fuel gauge.
While driving acceleration stops. Have to try to coast to side of road, turn off vehicle and restart. Then its fine until the next time. Has happened 5 times in 4 days. No recall but many others experiencing same problem. On a side street, at an intersection, while driving 45,on a busy hwy, at a stop sign. Once turning at a light.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The malfunction indicator, electronic stability and awd lock warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle wasmoved to the side of the road. The engine was restarted and the vehicle was able to resume for five minutes before the failure reocurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was uncertain to the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
While driving on the highway, the accelerator died (i.e., gas pedal would not work), causing car to lose speed. Check engine light came on at same time. Car only had 17,000 miles on it with no prior issues. Pulled over to shoulder, turned off car. Re-started car and took it to a service station, which identified (via computer hook-up) a "throttle position" sensor issue.
Was driving freeway, noted sudden deceleration (about 20 mph and not more), check engine lights and esc off lights were on. Had to pull over the left side of lane # 1. A police car had to stop traffic to safely exit the freeway. Vehicle was towed to a dealer and they replaced throttle position sensor assy
The vehicle so far has had two instances of uncontrolled acceleration, not just suddenbut while driving and performing a passing maneuver or need to accelerate quickly the transmission will get stuck on a gear, pressing the brake or shifting to manual mode, attempting to shift up or down or back to d or n will not stop the acceleration. I just kept my foot on the brake, put hazards on, turned off the engine (left key in accessories) and then coasted to the shoulder. The minute i turned the engine off i gained stop control, prior, mashing on the brake wasn't stopping the car. Once i coasted to the side of the road, i waited a minute or so, carefully restarted the car and things were back to normal. The first time this happened the transmission seemed be stuck on 5th gear, but when i shifted from d to manual and back the acceleration returned to normal. The second time this has happened, the transmission seemed to be stuck on 3rd, the initial description above is about the 2nd instance. Taking the vehicle to dealer and will avoid rabbit starts or initiating any rapid acceleration, which seems to be where the transmission or some sensor is getting bad data. My guess it's the throttle body positioning sensor. Although i would assume that if the computer/transmission experience a bad signal or loss of signal from a sensor that the default action would be to shut off... Not lock in a gear with no means to stop other than shutting off the engine.
I was backing out of a driveway when the accelerator began racing.i was able to stop the vehicle and put it in drive while my foot was on the brake, when the car raced forward, accelerating out of control.i had my feet on the brakes but the brakes did not work and the car continued accelerating forward crashing into a neighbors yard and demolishing their landscaping before i managed to stop the vehicle and turn it off.i was not seriously injured, but it could have ended much differently as i crossed a main highway before the car came to rest. Because i have floor mats other than those issued by hyundai, i was told by the dealership that the floor mat caused the gas pedal to become stuck in the down position.this is not what happened and would also not explain why the brakes did not work at all.
While driving on the freeway i accelerated and my car continued to accelerate rapidly by itself.i was going approx. 65mph, and within a few seconds my car was accelerating on its own to 80 or more mph.i applied my brakes but they couldn't counteract the acceleration very well.i was able to pull over to the side of the freeway and put the car into neutral.when the car eventually slowed down, the gas pedal made a loud sound like it had released itself.this is the second time i have had this very scary event in two months, both on the freeway.the first time i was so shaken and shocked that i felt i hadn't had time to observe what was happening at the time.this last time i was able to pay close attention to what was happening.there was no interference with my floor mat.it was pure and simple:my gas pedal was dangerously accelerating by itself.i took my sante fe into the dealership and gave them a copy of many complaints from other sante fe owners that have experienced the exact incident, some resulting in accidents.in all cases the problem could not be duplicated by the dealership and could not be repaired nor explained. Sure enough, in my case the dealership could neither duplicate, explain, nor repair the problem.i am now fearful to drive my car, and i will sell it soon.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai sante fe. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated without manual force causing the front driver side to crash into a tree. The contact sustained a broken neck, stomach and chest bruising, as well as lacerations. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact was able to coast with caution into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the throttle sensor assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved.the failure and current mileages were 8,452.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while drivingvarious speeds the vehicle would surge forward. During the failure the accelerator pedal would move back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to another authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 47,000.
My santa fe limited awd 2008 was bought at the end of feb 2009 and now has ~44k mileage.i had two similar incidents with my santa fe today (7/6/2014), which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road.the first time, i was driving on a local road at ~45 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~20 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue my grocery shopping (several stops, ~30 miles in total).the 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph and going uphill at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on.after got home safely, i did some search online and found several similar incidents reported on hyundai santa fe suvs before (see the attached links below). So i decided to report this serious issue.the link of websites with similar incidents reported:1. Http://www.justanswer.com/hyundai/47z2r-hyundai-santa-fe-limited-hi-hyundai-santa-fe-awd-2008.html2. Http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/9216/hyundai/santa-fe/hyundai-santa-fe-engine-problems/p2 (altosteph post)3. Http://www.hyundaiforum.com/forum/hyundai-santa-fe-20/4wd-system-warning-light-blinking-loss-power-12357/
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she attempted to accelerate further but the vehicle would not accelerate. There was an increase in engine rpms, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the throttle sensor was replaced but to no avail. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact put both feet on the accelerator pedal but it continued. The contact shifted into neutral, reverse and park which stopped the acceleration. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who stated that they could find no similar failures. The failure occurred three times and other times, the problem stopped when the brake pedal was depressed. The vin was unavailable. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
See attached emailupdated 06/04/2013*ljthe occupant classification system (osc) does not consistently recognize small-statured adults, causing the passenger side air bag to deactivate when such person occupy the front seat. Also, there were problems with the transmission, a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the vehicle shutting down, an issue with the throttle cable,and a whining sound upon acceleration.
While driving my 2008 hyundai santa on the highway on two separate occasions last week my santa fe decelerated unexpected to ~ 20 mph.the first time the car was on cruise control and started to lose power, the second time i was also using the cruise control and the same problem occurred.at the same time the esc warning light came on followed by the check engine light.the temperature was cold but the road conditions were drythe vehicle failed to accelerate. I took the car to the dealer and the they were able to fix it by replacing a sensor. This could have resulted in a very dangerous situation on the highway. The suv failure and current mileage is ~ 25,400 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal went entirely to the floorboard and remained stuck when it was released. The contact violently depressed the brakes and maneuver to the side of the road. After few minutes, the accelerator pedal released and functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure reoccurred twice. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. The vin was not available.
I was moving my car in front of my carport. With my foot on the brake, the car suddenly accelerated. The brakes had no effect, there was only a few seconds to react. The car was stopped by the poll. Is it safe to drive it again?
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle was placed in neutral in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 95,000.
2008 hyundai sante fe.consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgwthe consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck, which caused the vehicle to accelerate at a high rate of speed. The consumer stated he applied the brake with so much force, that the brakes began to smoke.the consumer took the vehicleto the dealer and they knew right away that problem might have been the throttle sensor module.the throttle position sensor was replaced.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the floors mats and holders were fracturing on both the driver and passenger sides. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was due to normal wear and tear. The manufacturer was contacted who agreed with the dealer and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 44,313.
While driving on highway, gas pedal stop responding. I was able to go to the curb and put car into parking, then i had problem to shut engine off, only second or third attempt was successful. After couple of minutes i start the ignition and engine warning light come on . Car is drivable, but it hesitates when i push the pedal.
Yesterday (september 19, 2010) while merging onto the beltway, the floor mat of my 2008 hyundai santa fe caused the car to continue to accelerate after i had taken my foot off of the accelerator. I pumped the brake and tapped the accelerator and the pedal must have come free from the floor mat. The acceleration lasted for between three and four seconds. After i stopped the car i looked down and saw the floor mat was partially covering the accelerator pedal. I have now removed the floor mat.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 67 mph. She was trying to decelerate by applying extreme pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle eventually stopped by constantly pumping the brake. After she got the vehicle to stop she then contacted the nearest dealer and they advised her to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. Upon inspection of the vehicle they were unable to replicate the failure that she experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.
This morning (11/11/18) i was traveling with my wife and kids on highway i-290 eastbound approx. 60 mph, when our car has started accelerating without me pressing down gas pedal. I hit the brakes, however car was still accelerating and the only way to slow it down was to put it on neutral (i was already speeding over 80mph). When i did it, rpm were at 7000 per min. And didn't go down a bit. I pulled over and turn the engine off. When started back , engine was working at normal level rpm's and reacted to gas pedal movement. I've decided to continue drive to our destination. After few minutes of drive, it happens again!this accelerations were unintended by me and put my family at risk. It's very dangerous and can cause accident and even death. My wife is driving this car daily and she wouldn't know how to handle it if it would happened to her.this should be investigated.
As i was driving at approximately 35mph going up a hill, my 2008 hyundai santa fe accelerated at a very high rate of speed and pushing the brakes at full pressure only slowed the vehicle it would not stop and the engine revved. I was in a panic because vehicles were in front of me and i almost slammed into them. I managed to pull to the side and travel on the side of the road trying to stop my vehicle. I finally shifted from drive to neutral all the while pushing the brakes and got the vehicle in park. I have never been so scared in my life and fortunately did not hit any other vehicle. I calleda tow truck to tow the vehicle to my garage because i was to afraid to drive it. I am awaiting diagnosis.. Unfortunately it was late friday afternoon and the garage was closed. They will not be able to look at until monday.
During the last few weeks the vehicle had a slight acceleration/deceleration. Then while moving the car lost engine pwr.acceleration was reduced to about 5mph had to stop and turn the car off then on to regain full pwr. The check engine light remaind on.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the throttle control sensor was defective. The dealer replaced the throttle control sensor. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Was driving on a 2 lane road approximatly 20 mph following a backhoe. As backhoe moved to berm and i was considering passing, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. I removed my foot from the gas pedal but the vehicle continued to accelerate. I placed all of my weight on the brakes and was eventually able to bring the vehicle to a halt and forcible put in park. As i turned off the ignition, the engine was revving at a very fast rate. I checked the floor mat and gas pedal and there was no problems noted. I do not believe the floor mat was a factor in this. I believe there is a problem with this vehicle that needs investigated. The vehicle is with the dealer now.
Was on an interstate with cruise control set to 65 mph. Was attempting to pass another vehicle, thus depressed the throttle pedal. The throttle stuck wide open. Applied brakes but kept on increasing speed. Depressed throttle pedal several times but no change. Turned cruise control off, no change. Had to pull over, put vehicle in parkwith brake pressed and turned key off.waited several minutes then back on, throttle pedal started to respond.second instance, was accelerating to merge onto interstate from a ramp, had previously had cruise control set to 65 mph, throttle stuck wide open, again had to pulled over, put the vehicle into park, and turn off ignition .i checked to ensure floor mat was not interfering throttle pedal, it was not. Problem has recurred 4 times now on this vehicle all while trying to accelerate to either pass a vehicle or merge onto an interstate.all times the cruise control had been engaged.
Twice i have experienced sudden unintended acceleration (sua) in the past few weeks.the first time i was traveling on a primary road going the speed limit 45 mph.while my foot was steady on the accelerator, the car just suddenly accelerated without me pushing down on the accelerator pedal.i tried putting on the brake and that didn't seem to help any.i thought it could be my sandal stuck under the accelerator.....after moving my right foot around, that did nothing; then attempted to move the mat with my right hand, that did nothing, and i put on the brake and that slowed the car down and i continued to drive as if nothing had happened.fortunately, there were no cars near me to crash into.the second time i experienced sua, i was traveling on a major highway at the start of rush hour traffic traveling at approx 65 mph (the speed limit) when again the car just suddenly accelerated.i put on the brake which did nothing, then tried the brake a second time, which did nothing, and then i was able to gradually depress the emergency brake and get the car to come to a stop on the right shoulder of the highway after crossing two lanes.again, i was fortunate to be able to make these maneuvers without causing an accident.since this was the second time the car had sua, i didn't think it was a good idea to drive it anymore until i could have the hyundai dealer take a look and find out what why this was occurring.after two days at the service center at the dealership, they have been running diagnostic tests as well as trying to reproduce the sua without any success and have deemed the car acceptable to drive with nothing showing out of the ordinary.
The are three layers of floor covering on this vehicle.the first is the wall to wall carpet.the second is a floor mat, made of carpet material which is securely anchored to the floor of the vehicle.the third layer of floor covering is a thick rubber mat.the rubber mat rests atop the carpeted floor mat unanchored.it slides around on top of the carpeted floor mat and prevents a severe hazard because it occasionally lodges itself under the accelerator pedal, causing the pedal to jam.this danger can be extreme because when the gas pedal jams in an intermediate throttle setting,it lengthens the stopping distance and has been known to cause a traffic accident.
My wife and 2 small children were on the way to the mall when her 2007 hyundai santa fe started accelerating on it's own.she tried to step on the brakes but it wouldn't slow down. It was not a busy time of day on the highway and my wife was able to get to the right lane and step on the emergency brake slowly and the car slowed down.she called the dealership and they towed to the car to the dealership and they claimed that the computer needed to be updated.she asked the service manager if hyundai had sent out a notice about the computer needing to be updated and he said no.
I was on the high way i changed lanes and when i did i needed to accelerate to change lanes. After changing lanes i had to hit the breaks to slow down, the break seemed to act like a gas pedal. The car would not slow down the breaks would not slow the car it accelerated to 80mph. I was not hitting the accelerator by mistake. There was nothing stuck under the pedals. I believe it was the throttle positioning sensor,tps. I looked this up on the internet there are many instances of this happening with the same make and model vehicle. This is a serious safety hazard i thought me and my unborn child were going to die. I have yet to contact my dealership however as far as i am aware there are no recalls on this vehicle. And there should be! the car has 104800 miles roughly. The car accelerated to 80 miles per hour on its own prior to that i was going about 55 miles per hour. It asked for this information on the next part of this form however it was not allowing me to type it.
I was pulling into a parking space with my foot on the break pedal when the car inexplicably accelerated and would not stop. Luckily there was a fence to hold me until i was able to turn the car off to stop the acceleration. The engine revved and took off even when foot was applied to break with force. I see many other cases of this and yet still no recall. Hyundai takes zero accountability for this problem. This needs to be addressed. My situation was a lucky one and still terrifying. People could reallly get hurt.
The car accelerated while brake pedal was being depressed and would not stop accelerating.car had to be thrown into neutral and key turned off.all four brakes were burnt up. Thankfully no one was injured nor was there a crash.the repair shop could not find any issue on their diagnostic machine other than the rpm's rising even though brake was being applied.so they know it happened but just don't know why. Called hyundai to document this and their only response was there was no recall and i should take it to a hyundai dealer for diagnostic study. Sure - spend more money with hyundai for them to tell me nothing.this problem needs to be addressed prior to the loss of 30+ lives.
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact then experienced a failure in which there was an increase in the engine rpms, but the vehicle did not immediately accelerate. The vehicle then jerked forward and began to accelerate. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that they could not duplicate the failure or diagnose the cause. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.
6/25/14, on interstate with cruise control at 65mph. Depressed the throttle pedalto pass a vehicle.throttle stuck wide open. Applied brakes but kept on increasing speed.depressed throttle pedal several times but no change. Turned cruise control off,no change. Turned key to acc and then back to on but no change. Turned key to acc and waited several seconds then back on. Throttle pedal started to respond. Pulled over and checked if floor mat was jammingthrottle pedal. No problem, no jamming. Problem repeated again.continued to destination and tried cruise control but it would not set. Turned cruise control off. Suv was parked overnight at destination. On return trip throttle and cruise control worked fine.6/30/14, took suv to ray brandt hyundai, they found no codes set and could not duplicate theproblem.it seems if both the throttle is wide open and the brakes are being applied then a code should beset.this is a major safety problem!the site below documents 3 additional occurrences:http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/santafe/2008/accelerator-stuck-problems.php.
Sudden unintended acceleration.occurred twice within two months.
I was backing up and as i turned the wheel the car engaged in a sudden acceleration as the motor started to rev. I applied the brakes, but the car would not stop until it plowed through a brick wall at my school.
Was second vehicle at stop light with foot on brake.vehicle suddenly lunged forward overriding brake, and hit back of vehicle in front causing damage and possible injury to other driver.had pedestrians been in front, could easily have run over them.months prior, twice on same day engine power died while driving. Hyundai replaced throttle position sensor.
The 2008 santa fe traveling between 55& 60mph on divided highway would not slow down when i took my foot off of accelerator.i applied brakes but difficult to make vehicle stop. I think i slowed it down a lot but did not or would not be able to stop.it was like idle got stuck on high!after 20 seconds or so the acceleration returned to normal & i proceeded. It was scary ! first time this happened. I just had it in for service to replace to headlights & missing screw under front seat.
While at a stop in a construction zone, my foot was on the brake, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated into the vehicle in front of me.although my foot was planted hard on the brake, the engine continued racing, and it felt like my car was going to push his car down the street! i shifted into park and turned the car off. Luckily there was only $4,000 worth of damage to my car, and no one was hurt. I refused to drive it, and had it towed to the dealer. They said the computer showed no malfunction, and it had to be driver error. Three months later, it did it again to a lesser degree, in an open area. I turned the car off again, and it was fine until yesterday. It has been 4 months since that last incident, but this one even was worse than the first. Only thing is, now i know to put all my weight on the brake, shift to neutral and turn the car off as fast as i can. This one frightened me so badly, i will not drive it again. It is going to sit at the dealer until they find out what to do. I cannot in good conscience drive it,sell it or even trade it in until i know it is safe! every time it happened, the car was on a city street, stationary, and heading straight. The engine revs up so loud, it sounds like an airplane! yesterday i could tell the people in the car stopped next to me heard it and looked at me! i have owned this santa fe since it was brand new, and people tell me it looks like a new car. I keep up with the recommended maintenance and always take it to the dealer for service. Until last july, it has been an excellent car. The accident i had with it was the only accident i have had in 50 years of driving!please give me some ideas on what to tell the dealer to replace, repair or disconnect. Thanks for your help!
I have a 2008 hyundai santa fe with 35,000 miles on it. Last week i was driving at 25 miles/hr and it suddenly accelerated. I tried to brake multiple times but the car would not stop. I put the car in park and turned off the ignition and it stopped. Over the past two weeks i have had multiple incidences of sudden acceleration while pressing lightly on the gas and at other times while letting up on the brake. I brought my car to ther dealer in reisterstown, maryland. They tested the car and drove it and insist that the computer says that everything is fine and they drove it and of course it did not happen while they drove it. I was told there is nothing to be done. I am scared to death to drive the car and don't know what to do. I see online there are many people with the same complaint that have not gotten any help from their dealers or from hyundai.
I was driving on the expressway when my vehicle picked up 65 mph. I was pushing on my brakes which didn't do anything, as i was approaching my exit i had my foot holding the brakes all the way which then slowed the car down enough. I got off the exit and was met with a red light and my car accelerated without warning almost causing me to slam into the back of another vehicle. I threw my car in park and it started smoking so i turned the vehicle completely off. Frightening situation as i had my infant twins. May 7 2021
When attempting to accelerate to merge onto highway, the car is unresponsive to the accelerator pedal causing long delay and inability to merge properly. It is a throttle sensor failure that occurs randomly and frequently. Causes a driving hazard and i have narrowly escaped collision due to accelerator failure. Ongoing problem since purchase in 2008.
I have twice experienced a dangerous occurrence during acceleration.i press the gas pedal but when i take my foot off to decelerate, the car continues to gain speed and braking has no effect.in each instance, the only way to make the car slow down or stop was to put it in neutral and find a safe place to allow it to coast until i could turn the engine off. The last occurrence i was going 75 mph on i-35, had to swerve to left shoulder to avoid being sideswiped.my 5 year old granddaughter was in the car with me.i took my vehicle to the dealership for repair and was told both times that the pedal must be sticking on the floor mat. After the second experience, i looked for similar stories on the internet and found 5 recent postings of the same issue happening to other people. If more than a couple of people report the same issue, shouldn't hyundai make a dedicated effort to identify and correct it immediately or recall the vehicle altogether?i do not believe the mat is causing the problem because the second time it occurred i visually checked the mat and even pulled it backwards with my feet while trying to find a way out of traffic.in addition, if the pedal was sticking on the mat, why would the only corrective action be to place the car in neutral or to turn the engine completely off ?theoretically, wouldn't the accelerator still be "stuck on the mat" in this instance?last and most importantly, even if the claim of the mats being the problem is accurate, these mats are the same that came with the vehicle when purchased.i assume they are produced and/or approved by the manufacturer as part of the finished product and, therefore, hyundai is still the liable party for any accidents caused by this issue. I have removed the mats entirely from my car but i am petrified to drive it.does hyundai really want to wait until a tragedy occurs before considering corrective action?
My santa fe awd 2008 was bought in june 2009 and now has ~99k mileage. I had four or five similar incidents with my santa fe starting on 4/21/15, which led to significant power loss and speed loss of the car on the road. The first time, i was driving on a local road at ~25 mph. Suddenly i felt the car lost the power and began to slow down. I stepped down on the accelerator, but the car could not accelerate (the speed dropped to ~10 mph). I saw 3 system indicator/warning lights on: the esc off(electronic stability control) and check engine indicators had a steady light and the awd system warning light was flashing. I pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the car, waited ~1 minute, and then restarted the car. The check engine light stayed on, but the other lights went out. Then i drove the car to continue to my job. The 2nd incident occurred on my way home. The same scenario except that i was driving at ~40 mph at the time. The sudden power loss caused the car speed quickly dropped to ~10 mph and probably led the car behind mine to make a sudden stop to avoid a crash. Again, i pulled off to the side of the road, shut off the engine, and then restarted the car with the check engine light staying on. The other times i was on the cresent city connection (bridge) in the center lane. I had to work my way over two lanes to turn the vehicle off to restart to continue on my way to or from work. After the 5th time, i did some research online and found an article stating that this problem was on the tsb (technical safety bulletin). Maybe someone somewhere should be aware of more than one vehicle having this problem.......
The contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving 55 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck underneath the carpet, which caused the vehicle to speed uncontrollably. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact slowed down the vehicle down by using her left foot to depress the brake pedal and her right foot to move the carpet from under the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Driving ~10-15 mph in public park, 2 kids in carseats in back seat.weather was rainy.i had just turned on the rear window defroster for defog about 4-5 minutes prior.sudden loud "boom" and rear/back window exploded, sending shards of glass into passenger compartment.there were no other people or cars around the outside of the vehicle, and i had not recently opened the rear hatch/door.
My 2008 santa fe ltd that suffered a loss of the left rear quarter glass, including the frame molding, while driving on the freeway a few days ago. The glass company stated that it appeared to have actually break off of the bolts and simply fly off the vehicle. The only thing left on the vehicle was the urethane adhesive, which was stretched out around the back of the quarter panel.another interesting note is that while inspecting the right rear quarter glass, it appears to be suffering from the same phenomenon, and may come off at any time.i contacted the dealership, which informed me that my auto is out of warranty and that there are no recalls for this issue at this time.considering that my auto insurance deductible is $500, i was forced to pay for the replacement out of pocket for $338.55.
The dash lights started flashing, the wipers stopped working in the middle of a down pour, the lights went dim.the traction system started detuning the engine.all dash lights on.we find that it is a leaky value cover gasket.drips on the alternator and causes it to go bad.the service manager said "they are all starting to have this problem and it's $700.00.if i was the orginal owner hyundai would replace the gasket, but i would need to pay for the altenator.$600.00uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage.two sensors under the back seat and good as new.$200.00.
The gas gauge has not been working for over 2 years and the check engine light is on most of the time but will go off intermittently.we track gas usage with the trip odometer (20 miles per gallon x 17 gal tank=340 miles driven) but fill up around 275 miles driven. But this is not a reliable way to track fuel and it was bound to happen-we ran out of gas-unfortunately on the tollway. Now we want to fix it.we have had estimates ranging from $400-$800 to fix the problem but think that this is a defective part that hyundai has installed in their vehicles. There should be a recall for safety reasons. The car is only 6 years old. We take care of our cars-regular maintenance and parked in a garage.(also had to replace the throttle sensor after 2 years and both hvac mode door actuators after 4 years. The window washer fluid recently stopped working).
Driver's side sun visor broke from its socket while driving on the highway. The visor hung by the wire for the light. This is a well known defect. It is dangerous and should be addressed by the manufacturer. I was able to jury rig it back - very simple and easy; however their neglect of this is dangerous.
I was backing up to turn around and as i was turning my steering wheel i heard and felt very loud pulsing thumps coming from the front of the vehicle.i got out and saw my drivers side front wheel was leaning out from the vehicle.the arm broke of from my wheel also i found out when i had it repaired the axel also broke!!good thing i wasn't on a highway or driving i or others might have been hurt or worse!!!
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