2008 Hyundai Elantra: fuel pump failure

Filed Apr 21, 2025 · Fuel system · 172,600 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump failure. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 172,600.

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TN

The check engine light came on when I started up the car one morning in early may; ended up getting a new gas cap. 24 hours later, check engine light comes on again when I start up the car. After smoke testing for leaks, got the purge valve replaced. 24 hours later, check engine light comes on again while I'm at a stop light. Waited couple months due to no income during pandemic. Code was the same regarding emissions issues; another smoke test revealed faulty vent canister valve. Got it replaced and drove fine for an hour. Few hours later, the light came back on once again while I'm accelerating after a turn. The mechanic that installed the vcv checked the part as well as the purge valve and noticed neither part were functioning as needed. He stated potential ecu issue or faulty fuel tank pressure sensor with the likelihood of the latter being the most likely cause. I did not okay work on either part; he did what he could and the light went off. When I came to a stop light, the check engine light came of yet again. The federal safety agency recall shows 08v429000 (and a separate 08v694000 for puerto rico) that appears to coincide with my issues as well as that of many others (based on research). My VIN does not show as being part of the recall, however. I question whether hyundai fully disclosed the full list of the potential cars affected by a faulty fuel pump motor.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · 248,800 miles · TX

My 2008 hyundai elantra has the airbags light on for about few years. I also have a problem on my car that is recently starting to have problems starting up. It has tune up, new sensors, new coils, and etc. I bought a fuel pump oem and the pump is not 2 years old.

Filed Sep 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OR

2008 elentra began experiencing failures to start. Removing the fuel pump access cover and pounding on the fuel pump would usually result in successful starting. This fuel pump was a replacement in 2008 under recall 08v694000 because of intermittent failure to run. We thought it again might be the fuel pump motor. However, when we replaced the fuel pump, we found the problem was a bad motor connector plug that had obviously overheated. If this connector became too hot or started sparking inside the tank, it seems like there may be possibility of fuel ignition.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Fuel system · 19,650 miles · CA

When we called to hyundai motor company about the recall campaign on 65000 units hyundai elantra 2008 asking why we did not receive the notification. Their response as follows " we have received your email regarding when you will receive a recall notice for your 2008 elantra. After researching your concern we have determined that your vehicle is not affected by campaign 086 for the fuel filter. Fuel pumps installed in vehicles prior to november 5, 2007, and since june 28, 2008, were manufactured with upper body components that maintain proper armature alignment. The models produced during that production date range are the only ones affected by the armature alignment condition. Your vehicle was produced on 9/29/2007". Our conclusion that hyundai just screen out the demand of recall repairs and wait until incident crash occurred or law suit if the fuel pump failure. When I drive on the street or freeway, sometimes I feel the vehicle is slow down and jerking or jump as no fuel injected or pumped properly in the engine despite of middle grade 98 octane gas.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Fuel system · IL

I have had the car to the dealer three times for poor performance, stalling issues and the fuel pump recall. For the last month the car is having great difficulty turning over at start. Im wondering if the fuel pump will ever be "right".

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Fuel system · 5,200 miles · MO

My 2008 hyundai elantra stalls frequently, but not reproducible, about once a week. I notice this when the vehicle is traveling around 20-25 miles/hour. Internet search indicates that others are experiencing similar problem and a faulty fuel pump may be the issue.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Acceleration · 8,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving my 2008 elantra when I approached a sharp curve in the road. I applied my brakes and suddenly the cruise control seemed to activate and the car sped up and left the road . I had no control of the brakes or steering. It seemed as if the vehicle froze. I tried to brake and nothing happened, I tried to steer and the wheel was locked. I ran over several street signs. When the car finally stopped by crashing into a tree, the car was off and the key could not be removed. My airbag did go off however my sons side airbag did not. We both sustained minor physical injuries and major emotional injuries. The car was totaled. Approximately 5 weeks later I received a recall notice on my vehicle. My car was one of the vehicles with the faulty fuel pump that needed replacement. In the notice it stated that if the fuel pump was not replaced it could cause the vehicle to crash. I began to research the recall and noted several other people that experienced similar difficulties. I also had noticed a strange smell (electrical?) the prior two days of the accident. I have been unable to get any information on whether or not the fuel pump was faulty and it was would it have caused the vehicle to behave in the way it did causing it to crash. The vehicle was disposed of immediately so it was unable to be examined. I do not have the VIN # as I no longer have the vehicle. I did however, through the dealership, find out that my vehicle was indeed one of the ones on the recall notice. The problem was first noted in august and the recall began soon after. I was not notified until weeks after the crash.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Transmission · 200 miles · NY

1) poor gas mileage - not meeting epa estimates. Took to dealer 3 times. Had fuel pump replaced after car stalled on roadway and would not result. Stalling stopped but mpg is below epa estimates - dealer says everything ok... 2) auto transmission sputters and doesn''t downshift properly - have to manually downshift to maintain proper torque on motor. I feel like I am driving a stick shift I have to downshift so often to keep car from sputtering and maintain acceleration. Dealer say everything ok. I read that there is an acknowledge torq problem but manufacture has not issued a fix...

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Fuel system · PA

2008 hyundai elantra recall for fuel pump motor problem. Consumer states that the dealership is having a problem with getting the parts for the car.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Fuel system · 9,932 miles · VA

2008 hyundai elantra with recall for the fuel pump. Consumer states that the vehicle was looked at and the work was performed. After the work was performed the vehicle stopped running while driving and a smell of gasoline filled the car. *kb it was discovered that the fuel line leading to the fuel pump had come loose and had fallen off the connection point, which was the cause of the fuel leak and the vehicle stalling. The consumer believed the problem was related to the recall work that was performed.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Fuel system, Transmission · 1,291 miles · TX

I purchased my 08 elantra this summer. Delivery date 07/05/08. Complaint 1, "customer states engine wont start". The dealership replaced fuel pump to correct concern. Complaint 2, incident 1 invoice date 09/15/08. I began to have problems with my clutch. Vehicle will make grinding noises going into rev, 1st, and 2nd gear. Clutch will not engage properly. Will stall out when very cold or raining. Major problems when at stop lights railroad crossings(stalling out on the tracks) or going up an incline. After several attempts to "correct my concern" the dealership and its service shop have yet to "duplicate" the problem or any to be exact. However, my service report date 09/24/08 states "but did find hard to get into gear at times bled hydraulic system and corrected concern." again on 10/08/08 dealer stated could not duplicate problem but service invoice reads " cust stats in am trans is hard to shift into gear and RPM gage will rev high found hard shift replaced tranny gear oil to correct concern" I took the car back on 11/06/08 because it still has the same problems and a few new ones. I spoke to the owner of the dealership who verified that there was a problem with the car. Later that day he called me back and told me it was fine. Liar much?I have my car back again today 11/13/08 and it is still giving me problems. These problems create a serious safety hazard due to the fact that it stalls out in the middle of the road in stop and go traffic and at lights and gives off a weird smell like a burned circuit after I go uphill for too long, keep in mind I'm not driving my car into the ground. I took a test drive with the service manager today, the car was giving me trouble right in front of him and he claims that I was riding the clutch. I explained to him that I needed to depress the clutch pedal to keep the car from stalling out but he ignored me. I'll be going back on the 15th to speak to the owner again.