2023 Hyundai Sonata Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 50%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,622miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the fuel system of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, 50% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,622 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took my car in February 10 for a recall that pop up on the app and today is June 22 and I’m getting all the run around and different dates for my car to be ready but everything it’s time to pick up my vehicle something comes up and they told me they took my car back to the body shop for the recall issue. All the information are added on the file”
NHTSA complaint #11668504, filed 2025-06“Was driving and stopped at a stoplight. When I went to drive it started sputtering and if I wouldn’t have driven into a gas station, it would’ve given out in the middle of the road. It wouldn’t let me switch to drive or reverse , only neutral or park. It threw a code P0301, cylinder 1 misfire. Had to get it towed. Now I have to get my spark plugs and fuel injectors replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11737351, filed 2026-05“I have had this car checked out 3 times and on my way to the 4th appointment. I can be in the middle of the road or pulled up in my driveway the RPMs go crazy shuts off every light comes on then clicks and I have to waite and try to restart. This car has been a problem since we bought it brand new even the chrome has come loose on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11650219, filed 2025-03“I was traveling on the freeway when I began experiencing erratic acceleration, around which time the check engine light came on. I took the next exit, and continued to experience the same symptoms, as well as rough idling, and a bit of smoke. The car was towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership where the fuel injector was replaced under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11565728, filed 2024-01“While on the highway, my car suddenly started shaking violently and losing power. I lost steering and was unable to accelerate. I pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle would not start again. I took it in and a fuel injector was stuck open and it had flooded my engine. This was the second time with this vehicle that this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11504566, filed 2023-01Related recalls
- 25V796000Nov 17, 2025Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020–2023
Related service bulletins
- 11027589Jan 7, 2026Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI fuel injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by…
- 11012819Jan 9, 2025Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by…
- 11012362Jan 3, 2025Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have DTC P0451 stored in the ECU. Follow this bulletin to inspect the check valve, fuel pump cover and…
- 11012361Jan 3, 2025Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0451 (also known as DTC P14EE00) stored in the Electronic Control…
- 11010975Nov 14, 2024Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0451 stored in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). The California…
- 11010974Nov 14, 2024Certain 2021-2023MY Sonata (DN8) and 2020-2022MY Sonata (DN8A) vehicles may have DTC P0451 stored in the ECU. Follow this bulletin to inspect the check valve, fuel pump cover and…
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 2023 Hyundai Sonata
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology