2003 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems

“One day, while fueling my 2003 Hyundai Sonata, the pump clicked off after 1 gallon. From then on, it wouldn't let me fill more than 1 or 2 gallons without clicking off. Since that day, this problem occurs every time I refill and every time my tank is near empty or half empty, so I know that's not the issue.”

“Took car to dealer for oil change, front brakes and check engine light... Was told tech wouldn't touch evap canister or purge valve because fuel lines were too corroded in the vicinity of the needed repair that they may fracture... This car is only 12 years old... Coincidently my mother-in-law had a 2004 Hyundai xg350l in which the fuel tank and fuel lines were corroded to the point that they were leaking and she had to replace the vehicle d/t the cost of repairs... I too am now faced with replacing my vehicle d/t high repair costs... …”

“I was having great difficulty getting fuel into the vehicle. I took it to the Hyundai dealership in annapolis, md. They replaced the valve-canister cl, canister assy., and valve-purge contr. When I picked up the vehicle, the issue had not been resolved. I took it back and I'm not sure what other parts they may have replaced because I never again received any paper work. When I picked it up again, I was able to put gas in it, but it was leaking fuel all over the road afterwards. They had punctured a hole in my gas tank while working on it. …”

“In 2005, I purchased a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. After purchasing my car, I found out that it had a recall on the fuel valve that the company had to re-install. This recall information was not on my carfax report. Later, the manufacturer had a recall on interior door handles that peeled and cut hands. Their solution was to wrap my handles with electrical tape; after my objection, they installed the same recalled handles. I've had my interior handles replaced three times because the manufacturer didn't make the handles out of a different material and chooses to reinstall the same recalled handle. …”

“I was informed this model has a safety valve in the gas filler neck that will prevent the gas from leaking out should the vehicle overturn. My valve must be stuck in the partially open position since I can only fill the gas tank every one-third of a gallon before the gas dispenser shuts off. Then I have to wait 10 seconds for it to seep into the tank before I can continue to pump. Filling my 17 gal tank takes about 10-12 minutes with most of the time just waiting for the gas to seep into the tank. Hyundai wants over $600 to repair. Unacceptable since it appears to be a design flaw.”