2010 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.
“When I pump gas even when on a empty tank , the gas will splash back all over the place almost like its full but when it's really empty , also the ESC will turn off and on by its self from time to time , had too replace the fuel pump at 90,000 miles , now I'm getting a code po449 even with new gas cap .. Last but not least my paint is peeling off my car , especially the hood and roof . Noticed Hyundai sheds there paint ,”
NHTSA complaint #10846470, filed 2016-03, 90,000 miles“The gas pump nozzle always switches off when I try to get gasoline, making it impossible sometimes to get the number of gallons I need, requiring a guess when the tank will be full because the trigger won't stay in place. Our 2010 Hyundai Sonata was purchased in 2012 and has had this problem since day one, and I see it is a common complaint on the internet among Sonata owners. We brought it into the Hyundai dealership in two different states: neither was able to locate the problem! This is unacceptable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10990715, filed 2017-05, 50,000 miles“I was traveling on the beltway doing 65 MPH, I pressed on the gas pedal. I felt I was losing speed. I notice the speedometer decelerating down to 40mph while I was pressing the gas pedal. I put on my hazard lights pulled to the side of the road. I was concerned because no warning light came on, to notified me there was a problem with the vehicle. I took my car to the dealership, it was diagnosis as problem with my fuel pump. I check with Hyundai they said, the fuel pump does not have a warning light. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764646, filed 2015-09, 130,000 miles“Whenever filling gas, I would use a automatic cut-off in fuel dispenser lock. But the lock is always released after the point of release allowing gas to overfill and would cause gas to spread on side of vehicle as well as on the floor. This has happened regardless of the gas station pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10873564, filed 2016-06, 70,000 miles“I had to replace the driver & passenger door handles. Had to get switch to open gas tank repaired. When fueling car, pump continuesly stops when tank is not full.”
NHTSA complaint #11202685, filed 2019-04, 89,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052730Sep 9, 2013Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms. Models 2006-2011 sonata, 2012 genesis, 2010 tucson.
- 10052842May 1, 2013Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine light on, erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or fuel gauge does not…
- 10052144Apr 1, 2013Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface…
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 2010 Hyundai Sonata
164 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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