2012 Hyundai Sonata: fuel leak

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 94,750 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after fully refilling the gas tank at the gas station, and driving at 40-55 MPH, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure, the contact noticed that each time he fully refilled the gas tank, in addition to the smell, the vehicle would shudder for 3-5 min while driving. Additionally, the contact noticed that gas was leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel well whenever the gas tank was fully refilled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with evap failure. The dealer informed the contact to check his gas cap; however, the contact stated that the fuel cap was new and was a manufacturer-approved gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V121000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 94,750.

Filed Mar 15, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to patrick hyundai (1020 e. Golf rd, schaumburg, il 60173, (847)230-8294) who stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the engine compartment. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Fuel system · 8 miles · FL

Fuel is leaking from vehicles fuel rail on line going to injectors.unsafe to drive.

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Fuel system · 182,395 miles · FL

This week my vehicle experienced a fuel line crack where the low pressure fuel pump connects to the direct injection fuel pump. The smell of gas was evident within the cabin while both stationary and in motion, and I could see vapor rising from the proximal portion of the hood while sitting in the driver's seat. The gas leak could be visualized upon starting the car. Upon opening the hood, I noted the gas leak around the cracked plastic connection. The fuel line was the original genuine hyundai part. The hyundai dealership replaced it with a superior (non-plastic) fuel line. The lack of quality in the original fuel line is concerning because it placed my family directly at risk to experience a dangerous and possibly fatal fire. It appears that the hyundai dealership was also aware of this problem with the original line which is why they replaced it with a different part. However, there is no current recall campaign for this unsafe scenario.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Engine · 33,000 miles · IL

Engine seized on express way. Had to be towed. Engine replaced. Now we have a recall. Stating "during engine replacements under recall campaign 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel p ipe may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the pressence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. We believe we cannot safely drive our vehicle.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · NY

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.