2007 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 683 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 30 involved a crash and 8 involved a fire. 32 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleFeb 4, 2020
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Elantra and 2009-2011 Elantra Touring vehicles. On February 21, 2020 Hyundai expanded the recall to include 46,425 model year 2007-2008 Entourage and 2007 Santa Fe vehicles. Moisture may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 188.
Campaign 20V061000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 1, 2013
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Campaign 13V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJul 25, 2012
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.
Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 12V354000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 9, 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 26, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 20, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
HYUNDAI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVER'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER CONNECT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 11V472000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 15, 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 09V122000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesSep 3, 2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY SEALED TO PREVENT MOISTURE CONTACT. THE MOISTURE MAY RESULT IN CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
THIS RECALL SUPERSEDES A PREVIOUS RECALL CONDUCTED BY HYUNDAI AFFECTING THE SAME TRAILER HITCH WIRING COMPONENTS CONCERNING HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1. (PLEASE SEE 08E016). OWNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD THEIR TRAILER HITCH REPAIRED UNDER THE INITIAL CAMPAIGN WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI TO HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED HARNESS INSTALLED. HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY ALL OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08E055000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 19, 2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).
OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08V272000 on NHTSA.gov
Trailer hitchesFeb 7, 2008
THIS RECALL HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY RECALL 08E-055. HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,387 TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESSES EITHER INCLUDED WITH A TRAILER HITCH OR SOLD AS A SERVICE PART MANUFACTURED BY THULE TOWING SYSTEMS AND DISTRIBUTED BY HYUNDAI FOR INSTALLATION ON MY 2007-2008 SANTA FE AND VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT. HIGH CURRENT LEAKAGE OR A SHORT CIRCUIT OF CAPACITOR C1 COULD CAUSE HEAT RELATED DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CONVERTER MODULE.
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
HYUNDAI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 08E016000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageAug 31, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE RIGHT FORWARD BAFFLE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY BE BELOW SPECIFICATIONS.
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANKS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. ALL VEHICLES ARE EITHER STILL AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT OR IN DEALERSHIPS. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS.
Campaign 06V317000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
683 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 5, 2015
MY GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING EARLIER IN 2015, THEN IT TOTALLY WENT OUT BY MAY OF 2015. NOW, IT WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO, BUT IT'S NEVER REALLY RIGHT. MY TRIP GAUGE DOESN'T WORK EITHER. THANKS TO THIS ISSUE, I FAILED MY SMOG TEST, THEY SAID THAT MY GAS TANK SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I GOT AN ESTIMATE OF NEARLY $1000 TO COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE THAT LOTS OF OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH. WHY ISN'T THIS A REPAIR COVERED BY HYUNDAI? DO YOU BUILD YOUR PRODUCTS TO LAST LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR WARRANTY PERIOD? I'VE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THIS WITH PREVIOUS VEHICLES.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER SIDE VIEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electrical system, Sep 3, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO CODE READ AT A LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE STORE. THE PRICE OF THERE PART WAS 350. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT A DEALER WILL CHARGE. HE TOLD ME IT WAS A FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS I FOUND LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD NOT BE FAILING THIS SOON.
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 17, 2015
AFTER STARTING MY VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO WORK MY SANTA FE ESC LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO A "LIMP MODE". IT SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND WOULDN'T LET ME ACCELERATE. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE SPUTTERING. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MINUTE. TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON AND PROCEEDED TO WORK WITHOUT INCIDENT. NOW NO MATTER WHEN I DRIVE WHETHER ITS A COLD START OR AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP MODE. WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED ON BACK ROADS IS NOT A SERIOUS ISSUE I FEEL THAT WHEN I AM ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 65MPH AND IT HAPPENS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUES THAT I FEEL NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY HYUNDAI IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS INJURED OR KILLED.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V472000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 6, 2015
WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON IT WAS MY GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY, THE SAME DAY WE DROVE THE CAR OF THE LOT THE CAR STALL FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WE CALL THE DEALERSHIP TO ASK ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP STATED TO BRING THE CAR IN. AFTER A FEW HOURS I RECEIVED A CALL TO COME PICK UP THE CAR. MY HUSBAND WAS VERY SURPRISE TO KNOW THE CAR HAD STALL AND ASKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND WE WERE TOLD ALL IT NEEDED WAS A BATTERY CHANGE. MY HUSBAND PROCEEDED TO ASK FOR MANAGEMENT BUT THE SALES ASSOCIATE TOLD US THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR A CAR TO STALL ONCE IN A WHILE??? MY HUSBAND WAS FRUSTRATED WITH EVERYONE, THE SALES ASSOCIATE INFORMED US THAT THE CAR HAD 3 PREVIOUS OWNERS ONLY BECAUSE THEY HAD PURCHASED THE SAME CAR NEWER. WE DID NOTICE DAMAGE ON THE BACK BUMPER OF THE CAR BUT IT HAD BEEN PAINTED OVER AND ALSO MY HUSBAND NOTICE THE FRONT HAD ALSO BEEN PAINTED OVER. AGAIN WE ARGUED WITH SALES BUT GOT NO WHERE!!! SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS! A DEALER-SALES-ASSOCIATE SHOULD NOT PUT MY FAMILY AT RISK JUST TO MAKE A DOLLAR! THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG ABOUT THAT. SINCERELY YOURS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Jul 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME HAD SEVERE CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED; HOWEVER, THERE WAS THE SMELL OF FUEL INSIDE THE CABIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMELL INCREASED WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V317000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR CAME LOOSE AND DROPPED IN FRONT OF MY FACE CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. THE PLASTIC HUB THAT HOLDS THE VISOR SHAFT INTO THE CEILING OF THE CAR BROKE.
Visibility/wiper, Jul 29, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BECAME DETACHED UNEXPECTEDLY AND BLOCKED MY VISION. BECAUSE IT WAS ATTACHED BY A WIRE (FOR THE LIGHTED MIRROR), IT WAS DANGLING AND I HAD TO HOLD IT UP WITH ONE HAND WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE TO A SAFE LOCATION TO PARK. IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE VISOR HIGH ENOUGH OUT OF THE WAY AND BE ABLE TO DRIVE. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A FASTER SPEED, OR CORNERING. RECALL THESE VISORS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED!
Air bags, Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 12, 2015
MY ESC OFF LIGHT COMES OFF AND ON, INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THEY BOTH GO OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. THE ESC OFF LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF WHEN PUSHED. I CANNOT TELL IF THE ESC FEATURE IS ENGAGED OR NOT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW. IT HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND IN THE SHOP WHENEVER A FIX WAS NEEDED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE, IT'S BEEN A COMMON COMPLAIN WITH VARIOUS HYUNDAI MODELS, INCLUDING MINE. UPON SPEAKING WITH HYUNDAI USA, VARIOUS CARS ON THIS LINE HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. MINE WAS NOT ONE ON LINE THAT WAS NOTED, HOWEVER THE ISSUE IS EXACTLY THE SAME. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH HYUNDAI USA LAST WEEK. MY ONLY RECOURSE IS TO TAKE IT TO A NEARBY DEALER AND PAY THEM TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC WORK UP OUT OF POCKET. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM HAS POTENTIAL FOR SAFETY ISSUES. I BOUGHT MY CAR WITH THE ESC SAFETY FEATURE. NOW I CAN'T TELL IF IT'S ENGAGED OR NOT AS I CANNOT GET THE LIGHT TO GO OFF.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 9, 2015
WHEN I FILLED UP MY CAR THE GAS GAUGE SAID IT WAS EMPTY AND THE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO GET REPAIRED AND THE SENSOR WAS BAD. THERE ARE SENSORS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER PAYING $700 IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I TRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY EVERYDAY AND NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN MY CAR - THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NO RECALL - WHY??
Visibility/wiper, Jun 16, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR WAS HANGING BY THE MIRROR WIRES. LUCKILY IT WAS HELD UP SOMEWHAT WITH THE CLIP. THE PLASTIC ON THE PIVOT SIDE IS CHEAP AND CRACKED RIGHT OFF, THERE IS NO WAY TO REPAIR IT AND A REPLACEMENT IS 140.00. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2007 HYUNDAI SONATA SUN VISORS FOR THE SAME ISSUE
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 7, 2015
GAS TANK SHOWS EMPTY ALTHOUGH FULL. A FEW MINUTES SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET SHOWS THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM ACROSS THE HYUNDAI SANTA FE LINE FOR YEARS. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS ARE MADE TO FAIL PREMATURELY, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF BOTH THE SENDER COMPONENTS.
Exterior lighting, Jun 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DRIVER FOLLOWING BEHIND THE CONTACT INFORMED HER THAT THE BRAKE LAMPS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED THE BRAKE LAMPS FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH BAND FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V113000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.
Air bags, May 31, 2015, crash
I WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON A FREEWAY WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND. THE DRIVER CLAIMS HE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH YET MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE AND IS IT NORMAL?
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 8, 2015
LEAVING MY HOME TO TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST COMPLETED I WAS TOLD THE SENSORS IN THE GAS TANK ARE MALFUNCTIONING (P0464) AND THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH 2007 HYUNDAI SANTE FE MODELS. THE GAUGE TELLING ME HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY DUE TO THE SENSOR MALFUNCTION AND CAN CAUSE ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS AT ANY TIME. THE DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT WITHOUT CHARGING ME A $98 "DIAGNOSTIC FEE" EVEN THOUGH THE DIAGNOSTIC WAS DONE ELSEWHERE. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE BUT THEY REFUSE TO HONOR THAT AS WELL. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, May 5, 2015
HYUNDAI DEALER INFORMED ME THAT VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR WHICH WILL CAUSE IT TO FAIL. ESTIMATED OUT OF POCKET COST TO REPAIR IS OVER $700. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT CAUSED THE RECALL ON THE HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. I'M AFRAID THAT THE ALTERNATOR WILL FAIL AT SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND DIMINISH BRAKING AND STEERING CAPABILITY. *TR
Service brakes, May 5, 2015, crash
AT 3:30 P.M. I WAS IN MY 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ON MY DRIVEWAY, WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO GO UP. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR ACCELERATED. (THE 20 MPH SHOWN ABOVE IS APPROXIMATE.) THE CAR RAN INTO THE GARAGE DOOR AND KNOCKED IT OFF ITS TRACKS. IT CRASHED INTO BUILT-IN WOODEN CABINETS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE AND CAME TO REST AGAINST A WOODEN PLATFORM AT THE FRONT OF THE GARAGE. MY FOOT DID NOT LEAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING THIS TIME. THE GARAGE DOOR AND WOODEN CABINETS WERE DESTROYED. THE CAR WAS DECLARED TO BE UNREPAIRABLE. I WAS CONSIDERABLY SHAKEN UP BUT LUCKILY NOT INJURED PHYSICALLY. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, May 2, 2015
HYUNDAI HYUNDAI FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN SCREWING UP 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR USED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM I'VE NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MANY FACTORS CAN JUST NOT REPAIR SUCH AN ISSUE ESPECIALLY ITS COST BETWEEN 500 TO 700 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT, ECS LIGHT, AND ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,100.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 28, 2015
THE FUEL LEVEL GAUGE CHANGES RANDOMLY. CHECK ENGINES CODES P0463, P0464, P2068 INDICATES A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE. THIS IS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER CAR MANUFACTURERS POTENTIALLY USING THE SAME SENSOR SYSTEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE OWNER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO KNOW THE ACCURATE FUEL LEVEL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE TANK OVERFILLING AND POTENTIALLY SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THIS IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR ($1000) AND IS NOT COVERED BY HYUNDAI AFTER THE 5 YEAR WARRANTY. *TR
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 17, 2015
GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY TO 1/4 FULL AFTER FILLING. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, LOST ALL POWER TO VEHICLE AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT ON. HAD VEHICLE TOWED THEN READ OTHER COMPLAINTS.WHEN I RESTARTED VEHICLE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO RUN FINE.THE FUEL LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ARE STILL ON BUT THAT IS A DIFFERENT ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 15, 2015
HYUNDAI SANTA FE ESC LIGHT POPS ON INTERMITTENTLY AND AFTER PUSHING THE ON/OFF SWITCH DOES NOT PUT IT OUT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO POPS ON ALONG WITH THE ESC LIGHT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MANY HYUNDAI MODELS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. *TR