2002 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 8%of 320 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata, 8% of the 320 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Can't put gas in my tank, I would have to slowly put it in and sometimes I only can get 4-6 dollars although I have driven all day and my gas hand states that I am on empty. I really feel that this is a safety hazard, I could possible run out of gas while driving and cause a collision, or just over flow my gas tank, this I am very, very concern about. Please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10282594, filed 2009-09, 111,789 miles“When attempting to fill gas tank the pump continues to shut off after pumping only small amounts of gasoline. Which prevents me from filling my vehicle. I have made no attempts to repair attempted to fill the vehicle at several service stations with the same results.”
NHTSA complaint #10140914, filed 2005-10, 47,560 miles“We had our vehicle warrantied for the rotten frame on our vehicle last year. At that point you would think Hyundai would have warned us that our brake lines were swiss cheese just like our frame, these cars rot out, the entire vehicle is a death trap. The brake lines broke 3 times in the past 6 months after sections were already replaced. These vehicles need all the brake and fuel lines replaced immediately!!! This is not routine maintenance and should be recalled immediately!! The power steering line rotted out 5 years ago, this car was made out of really crappy metal. Dangerous vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559728, filed 2014-01, 50,000 miles“I recently took my 2002 Hyundai Sonata to kroger gas station to fill up my tank that was on 1/4 full. However, when I got there and started to pump my gas it started out by only pumping out $0.05 of gas before the pump clicked off. Then it only was pumping $0.03 of gas before it clicked off. I tried to gingerly squeeze the handle to make it pretty much drip out, but that was not working either because it kept shutting off. I ended up going to a bp gas station bc I thought maybe it could have been the kroger pump, but the same thing happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390271, filed 2011-03, 71,000 miles“Not many seem to know the solution here. After much research online and going to a mechanic site... I spent $250 on a canister,,, valve... And filter... That was suppose to fix the problem. No go there. So now I much contact Hyundai again.... After their only advice was to bring it to a dealer. The dealer sold me the parts and said that this would fix it. Just want to point out that there are many consumer's online that are searching for an answer. Imagine all of a sudden.... Your car that you have maintained and kept in good shape... No longer lets you put gas in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10438775, filed 2011-12, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V369000Jul 26, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2002–2003, Elantra 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
- 04V178000Apr 9, 2004Some 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 properly…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2002–2003, Elantra 2002–2003, XG350 2002–2003 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 44 | 50% |
| 2022 | 29 | 31% |
| 2021 | 34 | 25% |
| 2020 | 59 | 32% |
| 2019 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 | 34 | 9% |
| 2017 | 33 | 4% |
| 2016 | 34 | 5% |
| 2015 | 86 | 7% |
| 2014 | 89 | 12% |
| 2013 | 211 | 11% |
| 2012 | 114 | 7% |
| 2011 | 133 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 23 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 1% |
| 2006 | 22 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 18 | 9% |
| 2002 | 25 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 20% |
| 1997 | 17 | 35% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Hyundai Sonata
88 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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