I was driving my car for 3 minutes, made a left and all the sudden every light on the dashboard came on, the vehicle slowed and the engined died. I was able to get to the side of the street and park the car safely. It took two times for the car to start back up. I called Hyundai Santa Monica Dealership and was able to bring my car in. I have been here all day and since they cannot replicate the issue, they do not know what is wrong with the car. They also are not seeing a history of all the dashboard lights coming on. I have called Hyundai Customer Care and have started a claim with them as I do not feel safe driving this vehicle with an unknown issue. I was fortunate enough to be on a side street, but if this has happened in traffic or on a freeway, I would absolutely have been hit as the car immediately slowed and died without warning. There were no warning signs at the time this happened. I brought my car in for another issue a few weeks ago as there was a problem with the gas gauge and sensors. Previously, the car (on a filled gas take), would flash the gas tank, look empty, and the car slowed and stopped. They said they fixed this prior issue. I am worried to drive this car as I do not know what is wrong with it, and at this point, they do not know either. I have contacted Hyundai customer care team and filed a claim. I am waiting for a case manager to return my call and information on the next steps.
Hyundai Elantra fuel gauge problems
12 of the 8,746 owner complaints about the Hyundai Elantra describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2008 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 2008
- typical mileage
- 50,000
By model year
- 20191
- 20182
- 20141
- 20131
- 20121
- 20083
- 20022
- 19951
Often reported together
Won't start 2Stalling 2Fuel leak 2Warning lights 1Power steering loss 1Loss of power 1Key fob 1Fuel smell 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel economy was 20 miles/gal. The contact stated that the fuel economy should have been 28 miles/gal. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was proving an incorrect reading. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that the vehicle would not start while low on fuel. The contact had to keep refueling to a full tank to start the vehicle. The failure only occurred when the fuel level was at a quarter tank. The dealer was made aware of the failure but could not duplicate the failure since the vehicle had a full tank of gasoline. The dealer performed the recall repair; however, the failure recurred. Hyundai of Palatine (221 E Lake Cook Rd, Palatine, IL 60074) was also made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the recall was already repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming excessive amounts of fuel. The contact stated that there was no evidence of a fuel leak nor an abnormal fuel odor. The contact compared the fuel consumption to a previous vehicle owned that was the same year, make, and model. The contact needed to add $10-20 daily whenever the fuel gauge showed a half tank of gasoline. The contact's one-way trip from her residence to work was 35.3 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was test-driven for 7 miles and it was confirmed that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel readings. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back when the fuel gauge was empty to be able to have a code reading. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was also no code appearing on the code reader however, there was a powertrain failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,302.
My 2014 hyundai is a great car, except lately, I've experienced an issue that apparently is all too common with hyundai's. The gas gauge is not functioning and I was told that to repair is about 800 - 1000 to repair. I'm a college student and work part time this repair is too expensive, this is a part that should never go bad and always be under warranty, it speaks to the quality of the parts of this vehicle. At this time I've been stuck a few times without gas, when I put in the gas every 2 days I have to put more in to make sure I don't get stranded again. Saving for this part has been hard for us to do. Please consider this being a repair that should be taken care of by the manufacturer. It is dangerous.
My 2012 hyundai elantra gls would not start this morning. I last drove my car home & parked it on 18th december and was home by 6pm. My car sat until the 20th of december around 9 pm when I went out to start it to check the fuel level. My car sat till 6:20 am on the 21st of december. I hit my door unlock on my key fob and the doors unlocked from there I proceeded to start my car. Everything started but the car. I turned back to the starting position and tried again. Same results. After review of my issue on various forums the "range switch" continues to be the faulty part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, he noticed that the fuel level gauge displayed an empty tank reading although the fuel capacity level was at one quarter full. The vehicle was repaired in 2008 under the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v694000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the recall remedy failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
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.
Engine cut off with fuel gauge dropping to 'empty' [ with a 1/2 full tank]. On the nys thruway almost causing a collision with an 18 wheeler as I coasted across its path to the shoulder in rockland county. Called aaa and eventually, [about 10 min. After, while still on the line with aaa, I heard a light click and the fuel gauge went back up to 1/2 tank and the car engine started up to complete my drive home.
After having my fuel pump replaced due to a recall and previously reported problem, my car stalled out on a busy road again. I tried to restart the car numerous times with no luck at all. I had to have the car towed to a safe location so I was able to have it towed to the hyundai dealership. I was told that this time the reason the car stalled was due to a fuel sensor being incorrect as a result of the installation of the new fuel pump. I was told that the car stalled because it was completely out of gas. The fuel gauge read that I had 3/4 of a tank. It at minimum is going to take the dealership a full week to have this problem resolved.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Hyundai de puerto rico (hpr) is recalling 347 my 2008 elantra vehicles. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper, uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
- Risk
- As a result, poor engine staring and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact hpr at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 08V694000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling 65,000 my 2008 elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
- Risk
- Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 08V429000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test, it was determined that fuel tan damage could occur. On certain passenger vehicles, a vapor tube hose clamp that is located near the fuel tank may not be positioned properly and could cause fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp ears and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 04V370000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
- Risk
- Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1‑800‑981‑0188.
Recall number 04V369000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test on certain passenger vehicles, fuel spillage occurred as a result of fuel tank damage caused by contact between a vapor tube hose clamp ear and the fuel tank. The vapor tube hose clamp ear was found to be mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, damage to the vehicle could cause the mispositioned clamp to puncture the fuel tank causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. Owner notification began on may 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 04V208000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
- Risk
- Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 04V178000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V095002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Recall number 00V095001 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2008 (3 complaints), 2002 (2 complaints) and 2018 (2 complaints).
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