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2004 Hyundai Santa FE Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

25Fuel/propulsion System complaints
8.3%Of all 303 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION48 · 15.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL36 · 11.9%
AIR BAGS36 · 11.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 8.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16 · 5.3%

Share of the 303 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

3201352014420158201612017220181201912021

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE: 25 of 303 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

303 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.