Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE 2013. WE HAD IT ALMOST A MONTH WHEN THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME. THE... |
| Nov 13, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | STARTED ENGINE. PLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTION INTO REVERSE. THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY H... |
| Nov 6, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SMEL... |
| Nov 7, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, THE CAR "LURCHES" FORWARD AND THE ENGINE ... |
| Jun 15, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | HYUNDAI, SANTA FE--2005. SOMETIMES AFTER STOPPING, WHEN YOU AGAIN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO RESUME DR... |
| Oct 23, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ON A FREQUENT BASIS I CAN SMELL GASOLINE FUMES IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I ASKED T... |
| Aug 11, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM THAT THREATENS MY SAFETY EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM HAS... |