2001 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased this my Hyundai Elantra from a used car lot. It wasn't long after I purchased it, I noticed that when I stopped to fuel up my vehicle that as I begin to pump fuel, it would click like my tank was full. Then I would start pumping it again and then it would do it again. This happens every time I go to fuel up my car. And it annoys me so much. I am disable and have lots of back problems and can't stand too long with out bad pain. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586483, filed 2014-05, 185,000 miles“Car died just driving down the road. 1st Hyundai dealer told me my fuel was dirty, needed 1 new fuel injector and I should pay $330 to flush the other 3 injectors. Not covered under warranty.I called the dealer where car was purchased and was told to not have them do the flush - get the car and bring it up to them. Before I could get it up to them, the car did the same thing within 72 hours and had to have it towed to them. They told me I had purchased bad gas and all 4 fuel inj/fuel rail/gas tank needed to be replaced - $1187. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070545, filed 2004-01, 40,000 miles“The car cannot accept more than 0.5 to 0.7 gallons of gas at a time when filling. It is necessary to stop filling the car for 20 to 30 seconds before adding more gas to the tank. If the gas pump runs too fast or puts more than the mentioned amount in, gas overflows out of the tank down the side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10472509, filed 2012-08, 138,000 miles“Headlights burning out frequently was the first sign of problems, replaced them as the dealer said this was inherent to the 2001 Elantra. In august 2006 check engine light came on. Also, the air bag sensor light was on, headlight out again, took car to dealer, they called back and said that the alternator had been over charging and not only was the over charging burning out the headlights it also had taken out the cruise control module, and air bag module. Car had only 42000 miles on it, and was 2 weeks from being out of the 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188009, filed 2007-04, 40,000 miles“While filling car with gas, the gas spewed back at me and got all over my right side and into my eye. Fortunately, my eyesight wasn't impaired. Since then while putting gas in the car, it clicks off as though it is full and it takes a long time to fill the pump and it still overflows if I am not careful. This is a waste of gas and the manufacturer should do something about these complaints soon!”
NHTSA complaint #10550493, filed 2013-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 23 | 8% |
| 2017 | 30 | 4% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 24 | 6% |
| 2013 | 32 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 45 | 14% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 8% |
| 2002 | 31 | 9% |
| 2001 | 14 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 20 | 17% |
| 1996 | 13 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
118 complaintsSuspension
81 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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