2009 Hyundai Sonata fuel system problems

Filed Dec 20, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of her father. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer then diagnosed that the gasoline needed to be pumped out. The repair was completed; however, the failure recurred. The battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer for 3 months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The dealer stated the car needs a new engine.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Body, Fuel system · 72,115 miles · RI

Passenger door handle fell off or broke off while opening door strong smell of gas only after filling car up with gas and small puddle under rear gas tank after sitting all night only happens if tank is more then 3/4 filled

Filed May 12, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · MN

Stalls randomly and intermittently anytime and at any speed without warning. It happens while cruising on a freeway or stopped on a light.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 101,386 miles · TX

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.

Filed Dec 29, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,300 miles · OH

While driving on a freeway at approximately 70mph, my sonata stopped accelerating. I had to pull off the road in the middle of traffic as my car was rapidly decelerating. I turned off the ignition, and after letting it set for a few minutes, I was able to start up again and proceed without trouble. This has happened three times in since, both on a freeway and once on a side street. I am on my way to my dealer today to check this out. Also, I have checked the internet, and found that this is a common occurrence among these models.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was viewed by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. While the fuel pump was being replaced, the technician noticed the fuel connector had caught on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 70,150 miles · MD

While pumping gas it appears to be full (when it is not even 3/4 full tank) gass spills or spurts out on floor and my feet. Very strong smell of fuel in cabin when proceed to driv and clears out after maybe 5-10 miles

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NY

!) check engine light has been on for almost a year..shop said it was a gas cap problem..bought new cap, not fixed..still on 2) filling car up with gas....very difficult to fill...knob keeps shutting off gas flow....once again shop has no good answer......

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Fuel system · GA

2009 hyundai sonata fuel sending unit. *mw the consumer stated it has been three month and the smell of gasoline/fumes is still present inside and outside of the car, mostly at the rear passenger side where there was a gasoline spill, after the problem was supposedly fixed. About a month ago, the vehicle stopped running, while the consumer was driving. It all started, when the consumers husband took the vehicle to the dealer, because the check engine light had illuminated and the gas gauge was not registering. The mechanic cleared the engine light and stated the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The fuel sending unit was replaced for a second time, because the first one was defective. However, the gas gauge still didn't work. Immediately after the consumer left the shop, she stopped for gas and while pumping gas started pouring out from the passenger side onto the ground. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer three time, for the same problem. The consumer stated ever since the dealer re-installed the gasket, the same fuel sending unit continued to leak gas.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Fuel system · NC

Went to put fuel in gas tank it wouldnt take the gas it came back out. I thought there was a recall on this but now I cant find it.