Hyundai Santa Fe: How to Open Fuel Door

The Hyundai Santa Fe has the lever to open the fuel door in a strange place where many owners and renters may not be able to find it.

2019 – 2023 Models

Note: These models do not have a fuel door release lever or button.

1. Make sure your car is parked, turned off, and the doors are unlocked.
2. Go to the fuel door at the car’s rear and push on the center – near the edge.
3. Now let go, and it will open.

2013 – 2018 Models

1. Make sure your car is parked, turned off, and the doors are unlocked.
2. Locate and pull the fuel door button near the driver’s side footwell.
3. The fuel door automatically opens.

2001 – 2012 Models

1. Make sure your car is parked, turned off, and the doors are unlocked.
2. Find the fuel door lever by the driver’s side footwell and pull.
3. The fuel door automatically opens.

FAQ

What can I do if the fuel door is stuck?

Try prying it open with a credit card. You may have to pull the latch while attempting to open the fuel door. This might require assistance from another person. What worked for me is, I crammed my credit card into the door, then was able to pull the latch by myself.