2003 Hyundai Sonata fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2003 Hyundai Sonata — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, there was smoke emitting from the front of the vehicle. In addition, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not…”
filed Mar 27, 2018
“I was informed this model has a safety valve in the gas filler neck that will prevent the gas from leaking out should the vehicle overturn. My valve must be stuck in the partially open position since I can only fill the gas tank every one-third of a gallon before the gas dispenser shuts off. Then I…”
filed Sep 30, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 04V369000 · Jul 26, 2004
- SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLYCampaign 04V178000 · Apr 9, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Sonata | 11 | 9% |
| 2020 Sonata | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 38 | 5% |
| 2013 Sonata | 73 | 4% |
| 2012 Sonata | 14 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% |
| 2010 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.