2008 Hyundai Santa FE
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 541 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 25 Santa FE model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 17 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 12 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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
Representative owner complaints
541 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Apr 29, 2018
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
Parking brake, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Apr 25, 2018
TL* 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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 24, 2018
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..
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 7, 2018
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 6, 2018
TAKATA RECALL GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 19, 2018
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.
Power train, Mar 19, 2018
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2018
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.
Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2018
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/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2018
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
Structure, Mar 1, 2018
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 OR CARSTAR 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. *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 26, 2018
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 20, 2018
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.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 28, 2017
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.
Structure, Dec 17, 2017
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.
Air bags, Oct 16, 2017
TL* 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.
Engine, Oct 14, 2017
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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Oct 5, 2017, crash
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 BECAUSE THE 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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 5, 2017
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
Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 21, 2017
PEELING PAINT ON ROOF GAS TANK DOESN'T REGISTER IF TANK IS EMPTY OR FULL.
Air bags, Sep 18, 2017, crash
2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DESIGN FLAW WITH AIRBAG. *LD THE 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*JS *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 12, 2017
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 11, 2017
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.
Air bags, Aug 26, 2017
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.
Engine, Aug 23, 2017
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.