Three problems related to fuel pump have been reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2006 Sonata.
2006 Hyundai Sonata. Vehicle was parked overnight . The vehicle would not start in the morning and was towed to a repair facility. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump had no pressure, that the housing was melted/burned and had a faulty/worn connection. As such, the pump was inoperable causing the failure. Hyundai of huntington, NY stated backorder of fuel pumps with no eta from the manufacturer and housing was also unavailable. The dealership offered no assistance as "not covered by powertrain warranty. " independent mechanic having difficulty finding suitable replacement/new part(s). The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Tl-the driver owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 10 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed home. An independent mechanic examined the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump was burnt, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000. Sm.
This issue involves the combustion of a plastic fuel pump power supply connector inside the fuel tank of a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. A pin on the outer connector was also burnt. The pump actually still works - it only quit because the connectors burnt - including the connector inside the tank to the point that an electrical connection could not be made. If the fuel pump motor wore out after several thousand miles (usually well over 100k in most cars - not 68k) then I may understand an argument for the Hyundai service manager's contention that this is "normal wear". I believe that a connector burning inside a fuel tank is not "normal wear" and is also likely to be a safety hazard. Hyundai motors and the dealership have both been notified of my concerns and they show no indication of doing anything to correct it other than to replace the pump at my expense - undoubtedly with one of the same design. I took the old pump from their shop and I am keeping it for future evidence. The incident occurred when trying to re-start the vehicle after it had been parked. I don't plan on keeping the vehicle for another 68k miles because I'm concerned that we may need an undertaker instead of a tow truck the next time.