Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Hyundai Sonata has 10 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
10
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V178000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 PRO...
04V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, T... |
| Sep 15, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I WAS INFORMED THIS MODEL HAS A SAFETY VALVE IN THE GAS FILLER NECK THAT WILL PREVENT THE GAS FROM L... |
| Aug 15, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUELING PROBLEMS. ON NEAR EMPTY FUEL TANK THE FUELING HOSE WILL AUTO SHUT OFF AFTER 1 TO 2 GALLONS.... |
| Jul 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPIL... |
| May 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE V... |
| Nov 15, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ONE DAY, WHILE FUELING MY 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA, THE PUMP CLICKED OFF AFTER 1 GALLON. FROM THEN ON, IT... |
| Nov 5, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHEN TRYING TO FUEL VEHICLE THE NOZZLE WILL CLICK OFF AT 1 OR 2 GALLONS. I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TAKE T... |
| Nov 11, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I OWN A 2003 SONATA THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I HAVE AN EMISSION LEAK THE MACHINE SAYS. I NEED HELP... |
| Sep 1, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE CONSUMER BELIEVES HE RECEIVED POOR SERVICE FROM THE DEALER WHILE HAVING RECALL REPAIRS DONE BECA... |
| Sep 12, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FUEL SPILLAGE AS DESCRIBED IN THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE/FMVSS301 ... |