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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems

Complaints
34about this part
Share
9%of 375 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2018 Sonata will not start when temp drops below 20 deg f. It has happened 3 times this winter and when it warms back up to 40 to 50 degree it will start. When I turn the key on all the lights on the dash light up like normal. I can move hear selector and turn wheel. But the starter will not engage nothing is heard not a click or a shirt. Is this common problem?”

NHTSA complaint #11290767, filed 2019-12, 9,500 miles

“Car consumes TOO much oil. Even after I get an oil change I have to add more oil weeks later and the oil is always black. Several times the sensor has gone out on me on the hwy and I’m not able to accelerate or go over 35 miles which is extremely dangerous .”

NHTSA complaint #11536537, filed 2023-08, 127,961 miles

“In feb 2020 my Sonata went into safe mode after exiting highway and dealer ended up replacing knock sensor . In december 2020 my engine stuttered throwing me forward as if I had hit brakes hard. No warning lights or messages occurred and after a few seconds car acted normally mostly. A few days later after exiting highway again the engine warning light (orange) came on along with error message possible condition with engine control system has been detected. Car did not go into safe mode and seemed to be operating normally. …”

NHTSA complaint #11378237, filed 2020-12, 147,000 miles

“The car was sitting in the parking lot and randomly black smoke started coming from it and then it turned into fire within in minutes. No one was in the vehicle and 911 was contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11573805, filed 2024-02, 183,000 miles

“Throttle response: feels like the old vehicles with a flat spot in the carburetor accelerator pump. The three second' rule applies when the throttle petal is pushed. There is a serious hesitation as the engine tends to fall flat before accelerating. Has to due with the six speed automatic transmissions duel clutch which acts as if a person were operating a standard transmission clutch. I have discussed this problem/concern several times with the service department where the vehicle was purchased. The service department indicated they receive numerous complaints. …”

NHTSA complaint #11105256, filed 2018-07, 40 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025212%
202412%
20234450%
20222931%
20213425%
20205932%
2019127%
2018349%
2017334%
2016345%
2015867%
20148912%
201321111%
20121147%
20111334%
2010123%
2009235%
200861%
200791%
2006222%
200553%
200484%
2003189%
2002258%
200163%
200041%
199922%
19981020%
19971735%
199523%
199016%

Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Engine
212 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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