2012 Hyundai Sonata: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Fuel system · 126,561 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 126,561.

Filed Jun 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · FL · fire

On the morning of April 15, 2024, at around 6 a.m., our 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid unexpectedly caught fire and exploded in front of our house. This incident occurred shortly after I started the car and left it to warm up. Smoke and flames emerged from under the hood, quickly escalating until the front of the vehicle exploded, shattering the windows and extensively damaging the driver and passenger sides. Previously, we had noticed a fuel odor emanating from the hood, which we suspected was related to a known fuel recall issue. We brought the vehicle to the manufacturer's attention, hoping for a resolution under the recall. Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not address the fuel smell as part of the recall services and instead billed us for unrelated repairs. This oversight on their part raises serious concerns about the safety and reliability of the recall process and the manufacturer's accountability in ensuring the safety of their vehicles.

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 Feb 7, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 151,678 miles · MS

The catalyst conversion is not working right I have change it and it still have gas smells come into the car.

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Fuel system, Lights · CA

2012 hyundai sonata on may 8,2020 hyundai replaced my engine due to a recall .on august 18,2020 I had complained about the smell of gas that I smelled in my car . They inspected my vehicle and said it was fine . But every so often I kept smelling gas inside my car but no engine light or any light turned on and plus I thought it was fine since hyundai inspected my car but february 4, 2021 I was parked with my vehicle running and the fuel smell started getting worse , entering my vehicle through the air vent. My vehicle would smell like gas even when it was turned off . So I turned my car off and I heard loud boiling bubble noises inside my car which is strange. I waited a few minutes turned my car on and then my thermostat maxed out all the way to hot so I shut my car off . I callled hyundai & took my car to the palm springs dealership and they inspected it and told me that it's the high pressure fuel pipe . My vehicle is still at the dealership because I can't afford $1000.00 to pay for something that's a recall. Especially since I complained about the gas smell on august 2020 . Also my right tail light is completely out . I replaced the bulbs multiple times but it ended up burning out . The wires are burnt and melted. This is car is nothing but problems .

Filed Jul 1, 2020 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled and restarted, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to capital hyundai of greensboro (801 e bessemer ave, greensboro, nc 27405), where the contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be flushed and serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.*dt

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 Dec 6, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 149,592 miles · TX

"fire hazard" received an engine replacement under hyundai engine recall, I picked-up the car on 09-13-18. I've had several problems occur in the last few months. One of the main issues is a fuel/gasoline smell inside the cabin and around the engine compartment. Now there is extremely strong smell of gasoline whenever I just turn on the ignition without starting the car. I also notice that there was a puddle of gasoline on the ground under the engine area. I read that some cars are catching on fire after hyundai replaced the engines under the engine recall. My concern is for safety of my family. There is potential that my car may/will catch on fire. The car has not been driven in over three weeks. I've filed a complaint on 12-03-2018 with hyundai motors(case # 13222827) but have not received any updates as of yet.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. Whether the vehicle was being driven or was stationary, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the cabin. The contact stated that it became difficult to breathe and it caused his eyes to burn. The vehicle was taken to abc hyundai (6825 redwood st, las vegas, nv 89118, (702) 475-8698) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to pinpoint the cause of the fuel odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 11389896. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 40 MPH, a fuel odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The fire department was notified and informed the contact not to drive the vehicle without having it inspected. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was taken to round rock hyundai (2405 n interstate hwy, 35 round rock, tx 78665, 512‑904‑6400) where it was diagnosed that the high fuel pump and fuel line were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired with no additional charges. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · NV

I have the hyundia 2012 2.0t. On 2 desperate occasions the car has filled up with gas fumes. I filled up the gas tank and started driving from las vegas to laughlin. It was over 105 degrees , which it is often in the desert areas. About 20 mins into the drive my wife asked me do you smell that it smells like gas again. We already had the car serviced for to other recalls. I said yes so we turned the air conditioner up . It got worse as we drove . Our eyesvstarted tearing up it was starting to get hard to breath so I pulled over and told my wife to get out and stand away from the car. I opened the his slowly to see if there was a leak or fire. There was none so we staed driving again and it proceeded to get worse we opened the sun roof and all the windows. Then we stopped in the city of searchlight to walk it off. Honest to god there was another newer sonata 2014t parked next to us when we came out. He asked us how we like our car . I told him I love it but we were having gas fumes in the car. He said that he just left laughlin about 30 mins ago and that is the reason he pulled over. It happen to him a few times but it was to hard to breathe and his eyes started hurting. I said exactly. In was about 105 outside now. I called dealer ,abc hyundai. They know about the problem ,it a gas exhaust ventilation problem. There is not a recall yet so I have to pay for it. I said what it's $135 to start. So I called both centennial hyundai and las vegas hyundai. They both know about the problem . First is it toxic ???? Next when someone passes out or dies is that when a recall starts? One more thing that may be a recall due to safety if I lock my car doors with the remote then the rear passenger doesn't lock all the way . So I have to open the passenger behind the driver and manually lock it. This now triggers the passenger front to unlock.