Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% | 36,000 miles |
| 2022 | 33 | 16% | 30,000 miles |
| 2021 | 10 | 6% | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 8% | 5,000 miles |
| 2019 | 12 | 6% | 3,000 miles |
| 2018 | 5 | 5% | 27,000 miles |
| 2017 | 61 | 6% | 10,000 miles |
| 2016 | 9 | 4% | 55,000 miles |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% | 58,000 miles |
| 2014 | 32 | 6% | 45,000 miles |
| 2013 | 42 | 7% | 32,000 miles |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% | 28,000 miles |
| 2011 | 8 | 4% | 51,000 miles |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% | 25,000 miles |
| 2009 | 127 | 35% | 85,000 miles |
| 2008 | 273 | 50% | 80,000 miles |
| 2007 | 157 | 23% | 87,000 miles |
| 2006 | 9 | 8% | 38,000 miles |
| 2005 | 22 | 10% | 94,000 miles |
| 2004 | 40 | 13% | 100,000 miles |
| 2003 | 17 | 6% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% | 127,000 miles |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% | 113,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Traveling in a 55 zone on Rt 27 and my vehicle lost power and said pull over and charge vehicle with engine on. I did this once and the battery went up to half way charge then I could start to drive again. Less than a half a mile up the road climbing a good size hill by the town's salt shed-the same issue occurred. I had to pull over again and allow battery to recharge. This is not a complete hybrid, it has a gas engine not sure why the hybrid and gas are not syncing up. Many users on the internet have reported the same issue that I have experienced. Someone needs to investigate this before major injury occurs.
Gas needle not going down took and dropped off at Lee Hyundai of Fayetteville North Carolina 28309 8/15/2026 picked it up 08/17/2026 They claim they drove it six miles but they didn't told it was supposed to be that way sold we filled up when we left the dealer ship drove 78 miles needle still not moving
When I first start my car for the day, I get an error message, which says transmission error get transmission checked immediately. I'm unable to put my car into gear and when I try to go forward the transmission acts as if insufficient transmission fluid and does not accelerate properly and go into gear. I went to a Hyundai dealer in October 2024!to get the car serviced. The Hyundai dealer flushed the transmission system For a while I no longer got the transmission error message on the dash. A few weeks later I had the transmission error again and the car would not go into gear. I took the car in for a second time to be serviced by Hyundai dealer They said that they reset the software. About a week later I got the transmission error message again, along with the difficulty of engage in the transmission. …
I was merging onto the highway and the acceleration stopped working and the vehicle would not go more than 25 mph. Had to restart car in shoulder, isue seemed to self correct but then it happened 10 minutes later stranding me in between the highway and exit ramp. This was a huge safety issue and myself and others lives were at risk. I am bringing the vehicle in for inspection but this seems to be a recurring hyundai issue. There were no warnings that came on. The auto mode on the dash went from green to an amber color. When i restarted the vehicle nothing changed. After the second time it occurred a check engine light came on.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving and decelerating to approximately 10 MPH onto an exit ramp, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. The contact noticed that there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes, and several unknown warning lights and messages illuminated, including the Check Engine warning light. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that a fuel injector had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 35,652.
The accelerator stuck and the vehicle crashed. The vehicle is totaled. It happened [redacted]. No one has yet inspected the vehicle. I notified Hyundai about 5 days ago. The phone number of the towing company is [phone]. The following link is a YouTube video of the accident: [redacted]
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the glass panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded, causing glass shards to fall into the cabin of the vehicle. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that there was no impact on the panoramic sunroof glass to cause the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle only operated in LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel injector was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked or hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after two separate warranty repairs of the fuel injector, the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a distorted or blank image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000 (Back Over Prevention); and was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was issued a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Related recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles equipped with 2.5-litre Turbo engines. The fuel pipe connecting the high pressure fuel pump to the fuel rail may not have been tightened properly.
Remedy: Dealers inspected and tightened the fuel pipe connection, free of charge. The affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
On certain sport utility vehicles, the wall thickness of the right forward baffle of the fuel tank May be below specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and, if necessary, replace them. All vehicles are either still at the manufacturing plant or in dealerships. No vehicles have been sold to consumers.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Santa Fe years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (273), 2007 (157), 2009 (127), 2017 (61) and 2013 (42) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 50% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 21V-524 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Jul 9, 2021); 21V-308 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, May 3, 2021); 06V-317 (storage, Aug 31, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Santa Fe fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles; 21% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › fuel gauge system (6 mentions), followed by the storage › tank assembly (5).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.