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2011 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 433 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 2% of the 433 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.

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.

“The Hyundai Elantra has an intermittent starting problem. This problem is hard to duplicate. The solution requires various attempts at trying the start switch along with the movement of shift lever. This becomes a safety problem since it requires numerous attempts to move shift lever from park to neutral position. When attempting to start vehicle after a number of times the power brakes take extreme pressure to control the vehicle from moving. At times, the shift lever will not move properly out of the park position and still not start. This has happened numerous times. …”

NHTSA complaint #10782592, filed 2015-10, 69,000 miles

“My headlights keep going out , the battery keeps dying and the car will not crank after you put gas in it with the ignition off . I have to leave the car running when I pump gas . My check engine lights comes on and off when it pleases . My tire light is usually always on , just been having lots of trouble with it here recently”

NHTSA complaint #11291408, filed 2019-12

“My engine light came on and I took it to the local firestone auto center and they told me that the code was a p2096 and it was a service recall with Hyundai. The service no. Is 13-fl-006. I called Hyundai and they told me that my car was not on the list,but firestone told me it was.who shall I believe?can some one help me with this. Thanks....”

NHTSA complaint #10654930, filed 2014-11

“UnKnown. When financing the vehicle through Adonis Auto Group I was unaware of the unrepaired safety recall. Also I am under the impression nothing was done to the car before purchasing it, I have had to make repairs to the car only after 10,000 - 15,000 miles of driving. For example replacing the control arm, axle, brake hardware. My point is they are selling cars without repairing them and not advising the customer upon purchase. I also asked for the repair paperwork for what has been done to the car before purchase and never received it.”

NHTSA complaint #11589419, filed 2024-05

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while refueling, the nozzles automatic shut off device failed to operate properly and as a result, fuel leaked onto the ground. In addition, fuel also leaked into the rear trunk area. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the failure as well. The approximate failure mileage was 3,800.”

NHTSA complaint #10417919, filed 2011-08, 3,800 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202515%
202412%
202344%
202222%
2020104%
201942%
2018238%
2017304%
2016207%
2015104%
2014246%
2013322%
2012183%
201182%
201062%
200921%
20084514%
200762%
200632%
200543%
200442%
2003188%
2002319%
2001144%
200063%
199943%
199847%
19972017%
19961313%
199533%
199411%
199314%
199213%

Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

Engine
92 complaints
Air bags
77 complaints
Steering
75 complaints
Suspension
66 complaints
Electrical system
51 complaints
Brakes
44 complaints
Other or unknown
35 complaints
Electronic stability control
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Wheels
18 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Tires
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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