Tank Assembly problems of the 2002 Hyundai Elantra

As I attempt to pump gas, the pump continuously stops as if my tank is full even when the gas gage reads empty. It takes 20 minutes to pump a full tank of gas.

Each time I am going to fill up the gasoline tank, the machine stops and it acts as if the gasoline tank is full. I have to put one dollar at a time until the tank is full.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The contact was putting gas into the vehicle when the fuel shut off as if the vehicle was full with fuel, although the tank was not full. In addition, the gasoline would intermittently spill back out from the filler tube. The contact was informed by three different dealers, without performing a diagnostic, that the vehicle would need a closed valve and charcoal canister at her expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not accepted. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 08/13/10. The consumer was unable to put gas in the vehicle unless it was at a very slow rate and gas would shoot out of the vehicle. Updated 08/23/jb.

We have a 2002 Elantra and whenever you try to fill the tank up with gas, it constantly stops after just 25 cents or so and then you keep trying to fill it up and it stops every few seconds. It takes forever to pump a tank or even a half a tank of gas. Very frustrating to say the least. *"tr.

We own a 2002 Elantra and when pumping gas, it constantly shuts off after about 50 cents worth of gas and it takes forever to fill up the tank. Pretty aggravating to say the least.

While driving vehicle about 25 mph, the engine lights come on, power steering is removed and the engine turns off. While trying to restart the vehicle, the driver must press on the accelerator once which allows engine power to return and regain forward movement, however the rpm gauge fluctuates from below 500 to above 2000 and the engine shuts off again. The engine shutdown occurs every time the automobile is re-fueled. Once the vehicle has started running and comes to a complete stop, fuel leaks out of the safety canister at an alarming rate. This problem occurs due to the tank's inability to alert the gas station fuel gun of the fuel level inside of the tank. In other words, the tank accepts more fuel than it is designed to assume (approximately 2 gallons) during every refuel. This is not only a safety or fire hazard for the current driver and passengers, but it affects any other vehicle or object surrounding the fuel spill. The fuel vapor is also an environmental and safety issue. The scent in the vehicle alone has caused nausea on several occasions. Hyundai has replaced both oil valve cover gaskets, oil seal, exhaust manifold and gasket and various other warranty recall items. . . However the problem still exists and Hyundai has stated that "I have to continue driving with this problem". They will not cover any further replacements (including a faulty fuel tank which their customer service representative in duluth claims is the irritant) even though I have purchased a 10yr/100,000mi plan b warranty to cover such items while purchasing my new 2002 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle is 8 yrs old with less than 70,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Elantra. While placing fuel in the vehicle, gasoline began spewing back out. The contact continued to fill up the tank. A local mechanic performed a bumper-to-bumper inspection of the vehicle and confirmed that gasoline shoots back out of the tank. The mechanic identified it as a possible recall failure and advised the contact to call the dealer; however, she called NHTSA first to verify the recall. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 53,761.

I believe my vehicle should be eligible for a campaign acknowledged by Hyundai to correct a defective fuel valve assembly. . Read more...

Filled the tank on Saturday April 8 2005 tank was not over filled car sat the rest of Saturday and Sunday ,just started leaking Sunday afternoon left side of tank . This is a very dangerous situation for a gas tank to just start leaking for no apparent reason, after less than four years. Car never in crash.

(1) events leading up to the failure fuel tank was filled at local station the afternoon of 7/18/05. Temperature was 102 f. (2) failure and its consequences, and car was at work between 7 am and 3 pm on 7/19/05 where it sat all day in the parking lot of my work location. Temperature was 107 f. I noticed the back left rear corner leaking fuel at a fast drip rate. It appeared the fuel had been dripping for some time since the spill was around 1 foot in diameter. Car was taken to local dealership after leak noticed. (3) what was done to correct the failure; I. E, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) dealership told me the tank was overfilled and fuel had flooded a chorcoal canister that filters emissions from the gasoline. The canister required replacement. The tank had not been overfilled the day prior since the nozzle was left with the trigger locked back and clicked off when tank was full. I have used the same station and refill station for months now and this has never been an issue before.

My 2002 Hyundai Elantra gt developed a fuel leak which dripped just behind the left rear wheel. Associsted with this problem the engine began to stall and die. I took the car to my local dealer to have the problem investigated. The service department said that the leak could have been a result of my overfilling the fuel tank. I had just refuled the car but did not "top-off" the tank during the process. Since I am the original owner and the car has over 100,000 miles, I feel that I know how to put gas in it by now. The following Hyundai part#s were replaced: 31420, 31430, 31453, 31135, 31155, 31190 (basically all of the fuel valves/canisters in the system). When I spoke to the service manager, after calling Hyundai customer affairs, he informed me that the valves were replaced due to fuel saturation and as a prevenative measure. He also informed me, during our conversation, that overfilling of the fuel tank can and has resulted in similar failures in the past. I feel this damage to a fuel system as a result of normal fueling or component failure is a extreme fire hazard and safety concern.

Vehicle was involved in an accident and the engine compartment caught on fire. The consumer believed the accident was due to recall (04v178000) regarding the fuel tank.