KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai

Fuel leak near the tank and eCall: recalls on the Santa Fe IV

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Engine / equipment: Hyundai Santa Fe IV (TM)
Period mentioned: 2018–2024
Symptoms: A fuel smell or stains under the rear; an eCall emergency call that does not fully work.
Possible cause described: On a few cars fuel escaped near the tank, with a fire risk: the dealer fits a reinforcement plate. On others the garage must check and correct the VIN stored in the eCall. According to the German guide, no other weak points are known.
Check for the garage: Check both campaigns by VIN; with a fuel smell, do not drive.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check both campaigns by VIN; with a fuel smell, do not drive.

What are the symptoms?

A fuel smell or stains under the rear; an eCall emergency call that does not fully work.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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