Other Fuel System Pump Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 1

In Feb 2020 my Sonata went into safe mode after exiting highway and dealer ended up replacing "knock sensor". In December 2020 my engine "stuttered" throwing me forward as if I had hit brakes hard. No warning lights or messages occurred and after a few seconds car acted normally mostly. A few days later after exiting highway again the engine warning light (orange) came on along with error message "possible condition with engine control system" has been detected. Car did not go into "safe mode" and seemed to be operating normally. I contacted dealer who assured me safe to drive over hundred miles back to dealership in this condition to check. I drove back from east coast FL to west coast FL to turn car in. I believe engine issue experienced is related to the theta engine issue and repair would be covered under settlement. Dealership disagrees and has indicated issue is with fuel pumps (both are being replaced) and charging me $2300.

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There is recall 189 on my car (2014 2. 0 turbo) for a possible leaking fuel line due to heat causing cracks in the fuel line. A "fix" was performed in July 2020 by the dealership which seems to be wrapping the fuel line from what I have learned. I started smelling fuel intermittently n the following months,, but wasn't driving my car much so let it slide. Also my fuel mileage and performance was off. I recently started driving my car more and noticed the smell was unbearable at times. After driving the car I pulled the engine cover off and found fuel dripping onto the valve cover and after a few minutes the plastic quick disconnect fuel line that is part of the recall was loose (I could push it in and out on the fuel pump connector) since it had lost pressure from the fuel leaking. It was leaking between the quick disconnect to the rubber isolator on the line (see pics) and was not clear where the leak was, though fuel was covering the valve cover to the front of the car on the valve cover so seemed like the connector/o ring was not the likely cause. The next morning I started the car and there was not a leak when it was cold (and the fuel line was pressurized), but after driving it for a few minutes I checked and it was dripping fuel again. I contacted the dealer that performed the recall and they said to bring it in immediately. They looked at it and said the line was bad, but since the "recall fix" had been performed Hyundai corporate would not cover the fuel line replacement. Luckily the dealer said they would and they are currently replacing it. The "recall fix" that was performed was obviously inadequate and could have led to a fire. Why wasnt the fuel line just replaced under the recall originally????.

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Late April noticed gas odor coming from car after turning it off. Hyundai website indicated recall for this issue - campaign 189. Contacted Hyundai to find out how to get fixed. This in part their response: our records indicate that your vehicle is not affected by campaign 189. Made appointment with regular ase-certified master technician. He identified the fuel leak and noted on invoice: active fuel leak present, above fuel tank, probable cracked fuel pump module. If so pump replacement estimate is $750 (Hyundai pump/seal, labor, tax). Fuel leak is a major safety issue, fire hazard, raw fuel just looking for an ignition source. I notified Hyundai of confirmed defect. This is in part their response: we are sorry to hear that you still have concerns regarding your 2013 Hyundai Sonata and that from the information you received from an independent repair facility. However, based upon the information you provided, we recommend you schedule an appointment with the service department of your local Hyundai dealership to have your 2013 Sonata inspected and diagnosed. As the attached repair order you sent in does not show that the diagnostics where from a Hyundai dealership. We apologize for the inconvenience, however, Hyundai customer care center is unable to diagnose over the phone or through email. Our dealerships are also the best-trained and most-qualified to service and maintain your Hyundai vehicle. Only authorized Hyundai dealerships can determine whether the repair in question would be covered by both warranty and/or campaigns offered by Hyundai that are VIN specific. Please note that effective immediately, Hyundai motor America will no longer consider any goodwill for any independent repair facility repairs regardless of the situation. This was put into effect as of 4/1/2020. Tremendous safety issue requiring Hyundai attention.

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The Hyundai Sonata 2011 fuel pump failed and the car stopped in the middle of the road. Putting me in danger of an accident. The engine had been replaced, and other Sonatas have reported problems with the fuel pump. The cost of repair was $605 for the pump and $300 for the labor. This pump is in the fuel tank and is very dangerous. It should be recalled just like the ones in the 2013 & 2014. I want a refund of my money to fix this dangerous problem.

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Every time that I drive my vehicle my car stalls and it almost cause me to wreck. I had fuel pump problem in which I spent over $1,000 to get fixed is still having issues and the Hyundai will not refund me my money knowing that the fuel pump has a recall. They have constantly been giving me the run around.

Head lights and tail lights consistently burn out, rear tail lamps caused melting of the assembly on both sides near where the socket goes. Rectified rear lamp issue using lower wattage leds, not a solution for this but a band aid. Car automatic locks have ceased working, fan assembly cut on and off causing failure of radiator. Buttons on steering wheel activate wrong settings often when used. High pressure fuel pump stopped functioning, only low pressure system remains. All problems listed happen intermittently either moving or stationary.

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I had problems with my car took it to a shop I was told had to replace my fuel pump an I did the problem never seem to have been fix after that took it my dealer an they had my car for a month told me it was a recall on it but they didn't fix the problem.

"takata recall" dears, I have Sonata 2013 limited and the high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet have been damaged, and now there is a fuel leak from the pipe, I tried to find a replacement part in my country but I couldn't find. I'm staying in kingdom of bahrain (gcc country), and I bought the car from uae. Please let me know how I can replace this pipe.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine and oil was leaking on top of the valve cover. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump return pressure unit was cracked, which damaged the ignition coil and caused a flame to occur. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,000.

While driving our 2006 I noticed after stopping at a store and got back in it was hard to start. It finally did start, this had never happened before. As I was driving I noticed the gas gauge had moved from 3/4 of a tank to 1/2. I thought maybe I just looked at it wrong. But by the next stop light I was down to 1/4 tank. By this time I was closed to home, so when got home and got of the car I noticed a trail of gas behind me. I looked under the car and gas was pouring down from the gas tank on top of exhaust. How it didn't catch on fire I have no idea. I found that the gad line from the fuel pump to the main gas line had rusted and under pressure it blew. Thank god we dint give this car to our granddaughter as we were in the process of doing.

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I had taken the vehicle to the dealership for a clock spring recall. I picked the vehicle up and the check engine light was on. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they informed by the check engine light was caused by the high pressure fuel pump failure. This seems to be a know problem with this make/model/yr vehicle.

The car was parked overnight. The next day I went to start my car and smelled overwhelming gas fumes. My fuel is being depleted quicker than normal and the smell has only intensified over time. My check engine light never came on. When I lifted the hood, I saw what looked like fuel being spewed out from the high pressure fuel pump. I took my car to Hyundai and was given a $800 quote to fix the part and was never alerted to the fact that there was an open recall related to this matter.

7/19 bought my 2011 Sonata then two days later check engine light came on. Took to dealership they said gas cap was loose and if it came back on to bring back in. 2 weeks later went to gas station, came back out car wouldnt start. No click or anything. All power worked as well. Walked home started researching, other owners had the same issue. Walked back determined to try some things I read about. Car started without me doing anything. No check light came on. Next day driving check engine light came on and thats when I took back to dealership. Of course it started up whenever they tried it so they wrote could not duplicate customer concern. They ran diagnostics and they said purge valve was found to be shortned internally. Code p0455. 500 bucks later because no warranty (as is vehicle) not even a month off the dam lot. . . My instructions were when filling up with fuel do not top off beyond when the fuel pump shuts off. Fuel could enter the purge valve/canister via vent tubes. Wtf. . . . They wouldnt cover even though the dealership put the gas in when I bought it so it wasnt me. . . . Lucky me :(.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle also vibrated abnormally while driving. The vehicle was taken to hanlees hilltop Hyundai located at 3285 auto plaza, richmond, CA 94806, (510) 222-8882, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed and fuel sensor module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 98,727. Ah.

Takara recall . Around June of 2019 my Hyundai Sonata started messing up it started with the fuel pump then fuses and also the battery light stays dim on the dash today the break lights and dash light wouldnt go on.

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The gdi high pressure fuel pump has a big problem. The car will read empty with a full tank in the car. The spring loaded fuel pressure pump will seize or either temporarily stop working. My car has 62,500 miles and always has been serviced. I have talked about this part with many dealerships and it's the number one part on the car that sells because how faulty the part is and goes out quickly. I can be on the freeway with half tank reading and the car will shut off on me while driving on the freeway, which is very dangerous considering everyone is traveling at a fast speed and my car loses all power with nothing I can do. I have had a couple close calls on the freeway with near fatal accidents. Used auto parts even say it's the number one issue on the car. And it's happening to all Hyundai�s. It's poor made and needs to be resolved immediately.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal odor of gasoline inside the vehicle. The contact drove to residence with the window rolled down. The vehicle was taken to Hyundai of las vegas located at 7150 w. Sahara Ave, las vegas, nv 89117, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel injectors and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. The VIN was not available.

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Parked or windows up gasoline vapor is inside vehicle. Source is a cracking fuel pump. Located under rear seat underneath an access cover. Youtube has videos. I'm not on youtube that is another party. I live in arizona and I park my vehicle on driveway, it gets really hot. I do not believe the plastic that cracker can take the heat!.

On October 18, 2019 my fuel pump broke it happened at a plaza parked and then on February 10, 2019 was involved in a car crash due to a ball joint from the front end passenger side. My ball joint broke and everything else detached it happened on the highway I was with my kids and thank god I didn't crash into a car but it was a very scary traumatic moment for all of us. I keep replacing the inner and outer tie rod, also the ball joint and now it makes sense why, it has to do with the control arm. I'm reporting this now because I looked into the safety recalls today and found so many my vehicle falls under these listings and I never received a letter stating the safety recalls to bring my car to the dealership. I have pictures taken when my car broke down, but don't have it available right now I can provide it afterwards and I had my car towed.

2012 2. 0t limited with 95k. 12-18-18, while driving from austin to houston TX vehicle loses acceleration on the highway. Check engine light comes on, along with the emergency parking brake light (which comes on intermittently and dealership yet to define problem), and abruptly goes from 75 to 0 mph. Vehicle will not respond to any acceleration and I have to find a way from the freeway to feeder without power. Inoperable. Limped three miles with police escort. Car towed. Dealership cannot duplicate issue. I make them keep vehicle to investigate. They get a code error and change out the ecm for a mere $1400. Meanwhile, I must find transportation in a city I do not live and rent a car for a week. Retrieved vehicle. 2 weeks later, traveling to houston on 12-26, check engine light comes on, car will not accelerate; spitting, feels like no gas getting to engine, heavy smoke from tailpipe. Christmas eve, no place to stop. Barely make it to houston. Inoperable. Car goes to another dealership in houston. Again, without transportation in a city I do not live in. Faulty high pressure fuel pump. Carbon buildup. Another $1100. Prior to that, March 2017, engine failure travelling to houston. Knocking noise. Wont go. Inoperable (luckily, this one I made it to a full stop). Car towed. Waited three months for a new engine (not in my hometown). Had to travel to pick up vehicle. (car had been inspected by hometown dealership specifically for metal debris and it did not get flagged for replacement). Directly after that, while driving in austin. Vehicle stops in major intersection. Inoperable. Towed. Degraded battery cable because the vehicle sat for three months while waiting for an engine. The only warranty was the engine. Can you say lemon? the only saving grace is that myself and my family were not seriously injured when our vehicle became inoperable while driving on a highway.

Twice now car had just stopped running took to dealer said it was fuel pump two weeks later same thing at dealer now being towed I thank god I wasn't in an accident.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Sonata. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and went into limp mode. The contact also mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to move. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to gettel Hyundai of charlotte county (1950 tamiami trail, punta gorda, FL 33950, (941) 347-6626) where the down stream sensor, pcm, vcm, fuel pump module, and knock sensor were replaced. The contact also mentioned that the throttle was unclogged; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to wait until it recurred. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 67,308.

1. ) I have been having issues with the fuel light flashing as if I am out of gas, when I just put gas in the vehicle. I had the fuel pump changed and that does not fix the problem. So now I am in the process of trying to find out what the problem is. 2. ) I have received a letter that there is a recall on the air bags, my air bag light is now on and stays on. When I checked online it shows that there is not any remedies available. I drive this vehicle everyday with my 3 children in the car. Heaven forbid I get in a serious accident and the airs bags do not deploy, who knows what may happen. This issue really needs to be corrected. 3. ) I noticed on the recall list that my vehicle also has a recall on the seat belts as well; another safety issue if I were go get in a car accident.

High pressure fuel pump and brakes.

Vehicle is hesitant to crank. I have to hold switch a few seconds before it will start. I have taken it to the shop and they said it needs a new fuel pump and that this is a very common issue with these types of car.

Intermittent stalls or attempts to stall over the past 5 years. Always stalled when the issue occurred while stationary; attempts to stall while in motion or trying to accelerate. Vehicle has actually stalled on highway. Attempts to restart where successful, however. No trouble code to solve problem but worked fine up until yesterday when the fuel pump failed altogether. Car stalled and would not start while turning in middle of road. Found out from mechanic after it wouldn't start again that it was fuel pump failure but symptoms conclude fuel pump defect from years past.

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I was driving on a city street and all of a sudden with no prior warning at all, several lights popped up on my dash alerting me of an issue and my car just shut completely down. I immediately pulled over concerned it may be due to the engine recall. I had no issues with the car and never had any indicator lights on the dash light up at all ever. It turned out my fuel in tank pump needed to be replaced. I am still shocked that this happened with a 2013 model car. I am very curious if there are a lot of other people who have had this same issue. I had a Toyota camry 2002 for many years and other older model cars and never had to replace a fuel in tank pump. I was quoted $750+ to replace the fuel pump. But this could've have been a very dangerous situation for myself and others, if I had traffic behind me and in front of me. Someone would have easily hit me not being able to have enough warning to stop.

Tl � the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph she smelled a fuel odor. A report was filed by the fire department who informed the contact not to drive the vehicle without having it looked at. The contact stated her vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as an unknown NHTSA campaign. The vehicle was taken to a dealer round rock Hyundai (2405 n interstate hwy, 35 round rock, TX 78665. 512-904-6400) who diagnosed the vehicle and stated the high fuel pump and high fuel line were fractured and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired with no additional charges. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Jc.

High pressure fuel pump on top of engine leaked fuel and had to be replaced. Could have caused fire. Car has 48,000 miles. Engine light on dash came up and did not go off. Car in driveway when discovered car lacked power and felt like engine was stuttering. Gave a code of po008 on diagnostic tool.

My vehicle has a little over 16k miles on it and has stalled 4 times. Once after waiting at a light in the city, once while driving approx 10 mph in a parking lot and the worst while trying to climb a steep hill in a rural area as I was leaving home. The car slowly rolled down the hill, I was able to maneuver backwards around the curves but there was no power. I almost got hit by other cars several times due to the blind curves. The car remains on but will not accelerate and it sounds like the engine has stopped. After it stalls,I turn the car off and it will not restart. The last time it turned back on after at least 30 minutes. Have had to have it towed twice. The first time the dealer said it was a loose grounding wire to the fuel pump. The second time they said they could not replicate the problem but replaced the fuel pump. The car is not safe to drive, next time it stalls I might not be so lucky. Researching online there are several other possible causes which I plan on discussing with the dealer. There is no warning before it stalls so I cannot risk taking my children or anyone else in the vehicle.

Shortly after exiting interstate and slowdown for signal, I attempted to accelerate and the vehicle was totally unresponsive, like I wasn't even giving it gas. I have had it serviced twice and towed once for stalling while driving, shuddering, sputtering. Took waiting and numerous attempts to get it restarted. The second time, the dealer kept it for a week in October and could not find anything. (this is my second complaint as I want all this documented). Doesn't mean it doesn't exist. They replaced the fuel pump. I just drove it back from out of town this weekend (300 miles) and I noticed the acceleration was quite sluggish especially when trying to accelerate to pass. It was like the passing gear would not engage. Afraid my car would just stall again, I did not pursue heavy acceleration or passing gear attempts any further. Then this happened today. I feel there is something definitely wrong with this vehicle, and that every time I drive it, I am at some kind of risk. Saw some other complaints about ecm. The problem needs to be identified and corrected; this is definitely a safety issue, especially at high speeds or heavy traffic. There is definitely something wrong here.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred with a loud noise and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was given a loaner vehicle. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to have an agent call the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 300.

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This is my second complaint about my fuel pump. Which was replaced last year. Again on 8/2/16 I was driving on the highway 495 south toward richmond va . I was driving 60mph. When my car shut down. I was almost rear ended trying to move on the side of the road. I had my car towed to the pohanika hyunda dealership in capitol heights, MD. The same place I had my fuel pump replaced last year. I was told it was the same problem and it happen to another car. I suspect it was a defective fuel pump. After I complain, the dealership states they will replace the part and not charge me, but I would have to pay $375. 00 for the labor. I complain to management and they say they would pay for half the labor. The reason I'm writing this letter, because if there is a defective part, I don't want someone to be hurt or kill behind the wheel, because of a defective part. I had file a complaint with your agency last year with no response. I also contact Hyundai costumer service and the better business bureau.

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The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power without warning. The vehicle was taken to south bay Hyundai (20433 hawthorne blvd, torrence, CA) where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal assembly and fuel pump were defective and needed to be modified. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,052.

Bad fuel vapor smell in cabin, no check eng light on. Checked eng light at auto zone anyway, code said vapor valve going to canister/dump after warm up. Hyundai by phone said canister needed replaced($400+). I live on disability ssi, too expensive. Took to small garage, after lifting, bottom of gas tank was wet with gas(by the exhaust). One guy went to acess point for fuel tank for replacing fuel pump. A 6 inch rubber hose connecting the line out of the fuel tank connecting to metal rail fuel line bent at over 90 degrees, had a hole at the weakest point, in the inside bend. I am not the first owner, but damn, could only drive it after midnight in hot summer. Code explained car after warm up opens this valve to dump vapor build up in canister. Sounds right, code and everything, after I finally had them check for codes without check engine light not coming on. Such a cheap cost of a rubber hose could have easily been a braded flexable metal connection. Damn, I'm lucky. I gave Hyundai dealership repair guy over the phone the engine code.

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