2021 Hyundai Sonata fuel system problems
34 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
I bought this car in June 2013 for its safety and its Amazing warranty and all the features that it has Hyundai manufacture had an obligation as a consumer service and failed to send notification of any recalled to us in regards to a recall High pressure, fuel pump, and fuel rail Fuel system engine, gas tank This is a product of liability and negligence on time but they failed to take responsibility and comply with federal laws.
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the fuel level indicated empty, and the low fuel warning light was illuminated. The passenger seated in the rear seat noticed that the rear seat was out of place and that the seat was very hot. The vehicle was refueled prior to the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata
- Engine 35 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints