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Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Safety Reports and Reviews
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10225757 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 13, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 2008 hyundai santa fe - passenger side airbag sensor malfunction with airbag warning light on @ 250 miles - less than 24 hrs after purchase. dealer cleared code - problem recurred later 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 240 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WYNNE, AR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CAVENAUGH HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 870-933-8070 . DEALER'S CITY: JONESBORO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 72401 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 SuspensionHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Suspension Review #10225998 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 10, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION . 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 rebalanced a 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. *tr.Mileage was 1400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GREENACRES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Tires Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Review #10228325 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS . 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... *tr.Mileage was 8 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PORT ORANGE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: JON HALL . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 386-255-9374 . DEALER'S CITY: DAYTONA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32126 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10230371 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . tl*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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2656 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TEXARCANA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10230462 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MIAMI BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10232020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 21, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . i have a 4 month old 2008 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2065 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SAN MATEO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Review #10232140 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . tl*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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CUMMING, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10232249 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . re: failure of the front passenger's air bag to be activated. hyundai 2008 santa fe with 150 miles i 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BOULDER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10235253 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 19, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CANTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 StructureHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Review #10239221 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE . tl*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 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/17/08. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PEORIA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Other LabelsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Other Labels Review #10239221 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS . tl*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 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/17/08. *jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PEORIA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TiresHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Tires Review #10239291 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. the vehicle has bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires, size lt225/75r16. within one month of purchasing the vehicle, the contact experienced failures with both driver's side tires. the failures occurred while driving 45 mph or less. the dealer found a defect in the front tire where the steel belts had begun to unravel; however, they would not replace the front tire due to the nature of the failure and because it was not covered under warranty. the rear tire was plugged because there was a hole in the tire. firestone confirmed that there was a defect with the tire, but the contact would be liable for the estimated $130 repair cost. the rear tire was replaced with the same brand, but a different model (turanza). he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number (04t018000 tires:tread/belt) stating that the original tires on the vehicle were being recalled due to incorrect weight requirements. the manufacturer stated that the recall would not apply to him because the contact already purchased the tires from firestone. the dot number was unknown. the failure mileage was 1,500 and current mileage was 59,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E87H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ALOHA, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10239642 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10241462 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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 *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 6 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10243003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EAST NORTHPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 22 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10243421 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . airbag sensor in front passenger seat does not detect an adult sitting in the seat. air bag will not deploy in an accident. *tr.Mileage was 8 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EAST NORTHPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting HeadlightsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting Headlights Review #10243749 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . 2008 hyundai santa fe low beam headlights. *nj while 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 or less 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. *jb.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ALLENTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10246268 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 21, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . the front passenger air bag arms and disarms intermittently depending on the weight of the passenger. 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. *tr.Mileage was 19500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROSWELL, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10247582 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 30, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . tl*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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 145 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10247710 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BOW, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10247851 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr .Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MERRICK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Latches/locks/linkagesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10251083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . tl*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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TESARKANA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10251083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TESARKANA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10251083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl*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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TESARKANA, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10253316 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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 bags it 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. *tr .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1700 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10257348 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . tl*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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ELDORADO, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10257373 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 03, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WICHITA FALLS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10257500 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EL DORADO, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10259476 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgateHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Body Hatchback/liftgate Review #10259987 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE . 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. *tr.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10260333 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ARVADA, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10262111 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*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 *cn updated 04/17/09.*jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1756 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEXFORD, PA. Vehicle was purchased on Jan 29, 2009. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GURLEY JEEP HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 574-272-0990 . DEALER'S CITY: MISHAWAKA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 46545 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10264287 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROCKAWAY, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10266420 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TUCSON, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TiresHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Tires Review #10267828 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 28, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. the vehicle has bridgestone/firestone tires. the contact stated that the vehicle drove roughly at 55 mph. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that a tire was defective. the dealer rotated the tires and stated that they had to order a new tire. a new tire was installed on march 15, 2009, but the vehicle was still shaking when in motion. the dealer test drove the vehicle and confirmed the failure. the contact was put in touch with a district manager and given a case number, but the district manager did not assist. bridgestone referred the contact to a store in syracuse, ny and was informed that the tires were out of alignment. it would cost $194.36 to balance the wheels. both rear wheels were out of balance. on march 28, 2009, the contact added undercoating, which the dealer stated may have caused harmonic vibrations. the tire information was unknown. the current mileage was 1,100 and failure mileage was 19. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MEXICO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 SteeringHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Steering Review #10268413 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 24, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STEERING . tl*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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ELLICOTT CITY, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10268681 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 08, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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 and may 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. *tr.Mileage was 1095 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST SENECA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10272521 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Mileage was 3731 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WESTERLY, RI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 VisibilityHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility Review #10273268 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY . 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. *tr.Mileage was 7580 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D39H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PUEBLO, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EquipmentHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Review #10274999 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EQUIPMENT . 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. *tr.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10274999 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Mileage was 8000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10276397 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 10, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BROOKFIELD, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10276478 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10277105 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 16, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl*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. *lj updated 08/06/09.*jb.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on June 12, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: NEMET AUTO GROUP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 718-523-5858 . DEALER'S CITY: JAMAICA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11432 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10278964 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 22, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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 3 times 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. *tr.Mileage was 5148 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SPIRIT LAKE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10279001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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! *tr.Mileage was 10 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GREENSBORO, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10280754 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 08, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Mileage was 11500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E77H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARLBORO, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags FrontalHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10281444 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . 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 sensor does 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 road and 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. *tr.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10284421 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 06, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . tl*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 weight positioned 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. *lj the 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.Mileage was 2000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2009. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Review #10284505 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . tl*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. bl updated 10/13/09. *lj the consumer requested to withdraw the complaint. the consumer wants all information deleted. updated 10/13/09.Mileage was 10000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in READING, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control ModuleHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10285918 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl*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 11/17/09 *bf the consumer stated it would detect heavier adults. updated 11/1/8/09.Mileage was 100 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PAPILLION, NE. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 01, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: STAN ARSEN AUTO GROUP . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 402-397-8300 . DEALER'S CITY: OMAHA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NE. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 68114 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10286003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*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..Mileage was 8452 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST BABYLON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10289004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 21, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KINGWOOD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10291600 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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.*tr.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E67H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TiresHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Tires Review #10291635 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 03, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES . kumho solus kr-21 tires are missing date of manufacture on the dot line. *tr.Mileage was 51541 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1JW8835P1. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ELLENTON, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10294375 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.Mileage was 24300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FRANKLIN, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 StructureHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Review #10295170 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure BodyHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Body Review #10295170 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Frame And MembersHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Frame And Members Review #10295170 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10300021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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? *tr .Mileage was 12300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in THE COLONY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10312691 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 17, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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 dry the 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. *tr .Mileage was 25400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in AUBURN, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10313704 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BREWERTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10315251 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ST. PETERS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10323171 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 2008 hyundai sante fe. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the 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 vehicle to the dealer and they knew right away that problem might have been the throttle sensor module. the throttle position sensor was replaced. *jb.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EAST NORTHPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: ATLANTIC HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 631-587-2470 . DEALER'S CITY: WEST ISLIP . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11795 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control ModuleHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Review #10332167 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . tl* 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. .Mileage was 25256 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in YORKVILLE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10335774 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. while driving at 80mph the contact attempted to change lanes and the vehicle started to loose power, 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 testing did 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. .Mileage was 541 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DES PLAINES, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 80 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10339261 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 17345 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PALATINE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10341671 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 29, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . tl*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. .Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 30731 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PRINCETON, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10348098 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 17500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10349198 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 46700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10356545 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KENSINGTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10359929 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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). *tr.Mileage was 45391 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10359929 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, 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). *tr.Mileage was 45391 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10368748 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 7400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LA MESA, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10368096 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*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 was moved 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. .Mileage was 39000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E788. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LEXINGTON PARK, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10368441 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 20300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KINNELON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10369819 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*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. .Mileage was 51000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10372580 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Mileage was 25300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EDINBURG, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10374446 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 26, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 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, find a 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53375 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WALLINGFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10374588 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. .Mileage was 28881 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10376214 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 20, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 22000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in YORKTOWN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10376671 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 11, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . rear brake lock atlow ( 21,000) miles rotor grooved, excessive heat potential fire hazard, out of control steering hyundai says the brake slides must be lubricated..however, their maintenance schedule does not mention lubrication of brake slides as part of schedule. *tr.Mileage was 22918 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ALBAN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Automatic TransmissionHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10383137 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl*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 03/16/11 *bf updated 1/4/11 *cn.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NANUET, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ADVANTAGE HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 631-587-0700 . DEALER'S CITY: HICKSVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11801 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10383859 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 23, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . sudden unintended acceleration. occurred twice within two months. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NEW HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10386369 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OWINGS MILLS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10386369 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OWINGS MILLS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10386685 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Mileage was 22000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JEFFERSON TWP, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10386685 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.Mileage was 22000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JEFFERSON TWP, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10393709 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 27, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. i noticed 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. *tr.Mileage was 35729 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WENDELL, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10395199 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. .Mileage was 44313 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAMONT, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior LightingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10397991 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tl* 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..Mileage was 8640 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BUDD LAKE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10400980 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated while driving various 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. .Mileage was 47000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BUDD LAKE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10401350 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Mileage was 40000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10403803 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . tl* 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..Mileage was 14000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EASTCHESTER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10403874 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . sudden declaration of auto . on the highway traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour the car 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 cars 2008 santa fe's, cars are just reaching this point and this should be investigated before this sudden deceleration causes a death or serious injury. *tr.Mileage was 67200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BAY SHORE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Suspension FrontHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Suspension Front Review #10406192 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . tl* 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. .Mileage was 5 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LEHIGH ACRES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat BeltsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat Belts Review #10418134 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* 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. .Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OVERLAND PARK, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10423214 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 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 awd because 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). *tr.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10423214 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 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 awd because 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). *tr.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10423214 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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 awd because 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). *tr.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAKE OSWEGO, OR. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Automatic TransmissionHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10425437 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . 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. *kb.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E688. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WOLCOTT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10425437 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *kb.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E688. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WOLCOTT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10425437 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *kb.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E688. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WOLCOTT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10427867 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tt.Mileage was 65342 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GREENSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10428125 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Mileage was 68775 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LANSING, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability Control Review #10429633 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . tl* 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. .Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in STOCKTON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10436936 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 58797 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BELLINGHAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10439287 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10439287 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10449950 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Mileage was 6820 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KINGWOOD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10449950 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 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. *tr.Mileage was 6820 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KINGWOOD, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10451024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2010.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat BeltsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat Belts Review #10451311 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2007.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SEAT BELTS . 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. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PARKER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10454525 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Mileage was 59000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CORTLAND, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat BeltsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seat Belts Review #10459246 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 20, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS . tl* 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JOHNSTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10461025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2008.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EVERGREEN, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10461647 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EL PASO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10468500 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 25, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVENPORT, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10472654 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2011.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BOULDER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10476877 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . tl* 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 11/14/12 *bf the 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 *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BETHEL, NC. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 01, 2011. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HUBURT VESTER . DEALER'S CITY: WILSON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10478284 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in INGLEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10478559 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BOULDER, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10481006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* 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 *cn.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73120 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10481335 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DES PLAINES, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10482084 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROSWELL, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment AdaptiveHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Adaptive Review #10482084 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROSWELL, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10486417 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 30, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARLBORO, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10486737 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CORONADO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10491493 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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 called a 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NORTH WATERBORO, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10491493 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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 called a 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NORTH WATERBORO, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10491973 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 08, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60784 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PORTSMOUTH, RI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10492959 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 and will fail after 60,000 miles. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SPARTA, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10494735 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . fan keeps going on and off. dealer said there is a "short in the a/c control head". *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79974 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Air ConditionerHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Equipment Air Conditioner Review #10494735 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER . fan keeps going on and off. dealer said there is a "short in the a/c control head". *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79974 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10494792 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KM8SC13D82U. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10494792 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 23, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KM8SC13D82U. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10496350 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVENPORT, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10496350 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVENPORT, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10500010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FOUNTAIN INN, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10500192 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84012 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in INDEPENDENCE, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10502152 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . at about 62,000 miles the fuel gauge 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CAMILLUS, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10503084 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PALM COAST, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10505553 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NORWALK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure BodyHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Body Review #10508047 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 VisibilityHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility Review #10508047 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VISIBILITY . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10508685 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10508685 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . tl* 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ANAHEIM, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10508933 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RICHBORO, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10509371 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . the fuel gauge fluctuates and also causes the check engine light to go on an off. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EAST ORANGE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior LightingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10510163 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PALM SPRINGS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10510163 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PALM SPRINGS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10510618 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83200 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHESTER, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10511403 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* 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 *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: PLAZA HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 718-253-8400 . DEALER'S CITY: BROOKLYN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11210 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 SeatsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Seats Review #10511403 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SEATS . tl* 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 *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BROOKLYN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: PLAZA HYUNDAI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 718-253-8400 . DEALER'S CITY: BROOKLYN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11210 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10512762 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SYRACUSE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability Control Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10514334 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2009.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . see attached email updated 06/04/2013*lj the 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in RIRIE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10521113 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64569 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BELLBROOK, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10521113 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 16, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64569 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BELLBROOK, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10521747 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . my fuel gauge is very erratic ;we never 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 81000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TOWACO, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Instrument PanelHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Instrument Panel Review #10521747 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 11, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . my fuel gauge is very erratic ;we never 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 81000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TOWACO, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10522591 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 07, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARSHALL, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10522834 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60815 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HICKORY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10522834 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60815 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HICKORY, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10522930 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):UNKNOWN. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NEW CASTLE, DE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10523246 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph the 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92099 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARRERO, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior LightingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10523246 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 16, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph the 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 92099 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARRERO, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10523796 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 america p. o. box 20850 fountain valley, ca 92728-0850. it is ridiculous timing that this occurs after an expensive maintenance appointment 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 43000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FAIRPORT, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10523808 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 08, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10524495 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57300 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in APPLETON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10531985 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OZONE PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10533629 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 31, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MOCKSVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10535058 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 09, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71550 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SOUTHBURY, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10535516 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 15, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GODLESVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10542789 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73337 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in AGAWAM, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10543087 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BOTHELL, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10544354 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . after filling tank gauge showed empty and check engine light on. not sure of. how much gas i have, safety issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89879 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CLIFTON PARK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10545348 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79852 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SELLERSBURG, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10548726 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . i own a 2008 hyundai santa fe with 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 . my opinion is that this is a safety issue and should be a recall. it also causes the check engine light to come on. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10550820 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 17, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . driving from my wife's work all the sudden the gas level gauge went to empty and engine light went on. the gas tank was 3/4 full. drove 1/2 a mile and it marked 1/2 a tank, stopped at traffic light, went to empty again is been doing it form that day on. after taking car dealer i was told the repair is roughly $680.00 . this is my 3rd santa fe that i purchased 2001 2004 & 2008 and i only encountered such problem with the 2008 i have seen various complains on such " problem" and why it should be considered a "recall" but the manufacturer seems ignore it. *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63400 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HIALEAH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10550945 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 miles fluctuation 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in IRMO, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10550945 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 04, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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 miles fluctuation 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in IRMO, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10551372 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARLBOROUGH, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10553022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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!!!! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JACKSON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10553022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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!!!! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JACKSON, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10553663 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 31, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BARTLETT, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10555127 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . gas gauge started to malfunction. also check engine light comes on. gas tank is full and is reacting wildly. dealer says it's a $650 fix. this should be a recall !!! safety issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 107000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OZAWKIE, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10555127 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . gas gauge started to malfunction. also check engine light comes on. gas tank is full and is reacting wildly. dealer says it's a $650 fix. this should be a recall !!! safety issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 107000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OZAWKIE, KS. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10556933 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46128 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10556933 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46128 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10557431 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 25, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LUDLOW, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10558316 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 18, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in KANSAS CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10558641 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in METAIRIE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10559377 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COLOGNE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10560899 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82059 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHEEKTOWAGA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10561189 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . tl* 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FARMINGVILLE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: MUILLENNIUM . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 516-282-3800 . DEALER'S CITY: HEMPSTEAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10561189 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FARMINGVILLE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on Apr 01, 2008. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: MUILLENNIUM . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 516-282-3800 . DEALER'S CITY: HEMPSTEAD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10561451 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 27, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 137000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10561938 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHEEKTOWAGA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, HydraulicHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10562797 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MODESTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10562797 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MODESTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10563884 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . tl* 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BALLSTON LAKE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10563886 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . tl* 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BALLSTON LAKE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10564729 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 25, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PALMDALE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10564733 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 21, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BRACEY, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10565201 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . tl* 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in BRECKSVILLE, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10567645 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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). *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CANYON COUNTRY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10568278 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MACUNGIE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10573137 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. . *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAPHNE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10575335 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 12, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 89000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TARAWA TERRACE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10575466 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 161249 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FEDERALSBURG, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10576083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10576083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure BodyHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Structure Body Review #10576083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10576083 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10576356 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 116000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10578604 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FAIRBANKS, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10578604 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FAIRBANKS, AK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10578669 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SANTEE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10578669 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 28, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SANTEE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10579320 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 11, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85100 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SPRINGVILLE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10583034 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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? *tt.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94049 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OWINGS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10583675 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71364 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PATTERSON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10583675 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 71364 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PATTERSON, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10584714 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 12, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10585381 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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 of time the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-train problem. 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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10585381 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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 of time the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-train problem. 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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10585381 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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 of time the check engine light will also illuminate to warn of a vehicle engine / drive-train problem. 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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10587084 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MERRICK, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10588248 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. . *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OMAHA, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10588458 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 23, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100322 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SUISUN CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10588543 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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+system situation 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! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EDEN PRAIRIE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10588945 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAKE MARY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10588965 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 07, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ZELLWOOD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10592121 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . (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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in APEX, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10592121 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . (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. *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in APEX, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:FWD. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10592885 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79404 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10592885 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79404 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service BrakesHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Service Brakes Review #10592885 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 79404 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MADISON, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10594040 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 08, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 that they would much rather wait til someone dies or crash to recall this issue. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CINCINNATI, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10594931 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GETTYSBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10595422 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with AIR BAGS . clock spring contact had to be replaced on the driver side of my hyundai sante fe 2008 built 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 extended beyond 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.. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 663000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WINTER SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10595947 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 04, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10596018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10596091 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 12, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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!! *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SMITHFIELD, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10596654 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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 *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54602 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SWAMPSCOTT, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10596673 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74500 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine CoolingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10596673 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74500 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10596882 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 31, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . check engine light came on. test shows it is the fuel sensor. fuel gauge inside fluctuates. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROOTSTOWN, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10597980 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MT PLEASANT, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10604909 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FORT LEE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10605938 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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 home and 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13DX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DANSVILLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10606187 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 18, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in AIKEN, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility/wiperHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility/wiper Review #10606207 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . 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. $600.00 uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage. two sensors under the back seat and good as new. $200.00. *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85209 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OTSEGO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10606207 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. $600.00 uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage. two sensors under the back seat and good as new. $200.00. *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85209 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OTSEGO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior LightingHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Exterior Lighting Review #10606207 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . 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. $600.00 uhgg!!! now for the fuel guage. two sensors under the back seat and good as new. $200.00. *tr .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85209 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OTSEGO, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, GasolineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Review #10606483 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 17, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . tl* 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MOORESVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10607137 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 6/25/14, on interstate with cruise control at 65mph. depressed the throttle pedal to 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 jamming throttle pedal. no problem, no jamming. problem repeated again. continued to destination and tried cruise control but it would not set. turned cruise conrol 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 dupilicate the problem. it seems if both the throttle is wide open and the brakes are being applied then a code should be set.this is a major safety problem! the site below docunents 3 additional occursions: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/santafe/2008/accelerator-stuck-problems.php.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HARVEY, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10607137 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 6/25/14, on interstate with cruise control at 65mph. depressed the throttle pedal to 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 jamming throttle pedal. no problem, no jamming. problem repeated again. continued to destination and tried cruise control but it would not set. turned cruise conrol 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 dupilicate the problem. it seems if both the throttle is wide open and the brakes are being applied then a code should be set.this is a major safety problem! the site below docunents 3 additional occursions: http://www.carproblemzoo.com/hyundai/santafe/2008/accelerator-stuck-problems.php.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HARVEY, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10607481 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 10, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . i filled up with gas when i left the gas station my gas gauge registered empty 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 concered 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45431 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SURPRISE, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10608491 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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.html 2. 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/.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MIDLOTHIAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10608491 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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.html 2. 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/.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MIDLOTHIAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electronic Stability Control Review #10608491 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . 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.html 2. 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/.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MIDLOTHIAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10610371 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 112000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in OAK CREEK, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10614731 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARMEL, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10614911 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 84000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in APEX, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Steering Rack And PinionHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Steering Rack And Pinion Review #10615687 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with STEERING:RACK AND PINION . tl* 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*lj updated 11/12/2014 *js.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROCKVILLE CENTER, NY. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Aug 16, 2008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: HYUNDAI OF VALLEY STREAM . DEALER'S CITY: VALLEY STREAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11580 . Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10618091 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 12, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10618101 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . fuel gauge began indicating wrong levels of fuel in fuel tanks. 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 655000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CARY, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10618657 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 14, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . gas guage began tiling up and down. diagnosed as bad fuel sensors, had sensors replaced. filled tank with gas ,gas guage 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 remian, 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NORFOLK, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10618770 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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 park with 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 interferring 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVISON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10618770 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 23, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 park with 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 interferring 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVISON, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air BagsHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Air Bags Review #10619381 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . 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!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CONROE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10621237 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MOON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10626534 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 169748 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FORT PIERCE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10626534 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 169748 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FORT PIERCE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10626534 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 18, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 169748 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FORT PIERCE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10627006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 14, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GALLOWAY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10628908 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 20, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 116500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in DAVENPORT, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10629357 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 28, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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?.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WAGENER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10630378 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80697 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH 73E08. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10630500 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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? .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in GAHANNA, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10632449 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 11, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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?.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10633373 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . 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)..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HIGHLAND, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10637115 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . tl* 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65271 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MONTGOMERY, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10637547 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MANCHESTER, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10639522 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E38H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NAMPA, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10641386 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72869 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PROSPECT, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power TrainHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Power Train Review #10643952 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with POWER TRAIN . 9/19/12 valve cover gasket leaked oil on the alternator resulting in alternator needing to be replaced. 10/2/12 new battery needed due to being worn down from bad alternator. 10/3/14 76,589 miles valve 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, 10/3/14.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in SANFORD, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10644154 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . fuel gauge warning light goes on and off regardless of amount of fuel in tank..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CAPE CORAL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10644291 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10644351 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74209 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WALLED LAKE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10644351 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74209 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E18H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WALLED LAKE, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10649699 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in COVINA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10649807 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . the fuel gauge began faultily 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MCKINNEY, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10649912 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 03, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 111900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13EX8H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PORT ST LUCIE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10651259 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . the check engine light came on and the fuel gauge would fluctuate at times but when the light would go off the gauge would work properly. 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CYNTHIANA, KY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10652607 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NAUGATUCK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10652607 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in NAUGATUCK, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10652940 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 h#alf a tank and later to zero, hardly indicating the correct amount of fuel. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE,, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or OtherHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Unknown Or Other Review #10652940 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . 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 h#alf a tank and later to zero, hardly indicating the correct amount of fuel. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in TALLAHASSEE,, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10653124 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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!! i.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HOWELL, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10654438 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CLINTON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10654681 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WOODRIDGE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed ControlHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10654681 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 07, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WOODRIDGE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10654991 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 29, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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?.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MOBILE, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10655126 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58511 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HAUPPAUGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10658832 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in HOMEWOOD, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10659018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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??.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARBLE FALLS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10659420 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D08H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10661000 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10661459 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34567 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E88H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in LAURELDALE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10661468 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10661468 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 55000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MELBOURNE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Electrical System Review #10662150 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . leaking oil from front valve cover and causing alternator to fail, just like all the other santa fe and varacruz..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in ROCKWALL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10664023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 09, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . fuel gauge (fuel level sensor) is not working properly after warranty expires. whether empty or full, fuel gauge is constantly fluctuated up and down. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10667396 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in JIM THORPE, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10667621 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 05, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 hyundia recall this part and make this repair..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 52000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E48H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MILLTOWN, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10669814 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50230 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG13d58H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CASSELBERRY, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10669933 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSG73D98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 EngineHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Engine Review #10670572 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with ENGINE . 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). .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10670572 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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). .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility/wiperHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Visibility/wiper Review #10670572 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 03, 2012.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with VISIBILITY/WIPER . 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). .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E68H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion SystemHyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10671591 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 warrantee has expired..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH73E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in WEST SUFFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10672655 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2015.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . fuel gauge is freaking out. the gauge is flucuating erratically and the fuel range is impacted as well. a big concern when you have a wfie a children that are traveling in the car and you dont know your fuel situation. please recall this item immediately .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64490 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E98H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in MARIETTA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10673002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Dec 11, 2013.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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 miscalculating. my check engine light is always on now too..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E28H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in INVERNESS, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10676332 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Jan 13, 2015.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51243 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E78H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in EVANSVILLE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 Fuel/propulsion System Review #10676381 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2014.HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2008, manufactured by Hyundai Motor America had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . 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..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 108000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5NMSH13E77H. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008 problem was reported in FRANKLIN, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. |
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