1996 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

You noticed a strong gasoline smell coming from your vehicle. The dealer initially found no problems, but four years later replaced your fuel tank under a safety recall. Two years after that replacement, you were hospitalized for gasoline poisoning and discovered your fuel tank had cracked. The dealer indicated the previous recall repair should have addressed this issue, but refused to cover the new repair costs. You'll likely need to have the cracked fuel tank replaced or sealed to eliminate the gasoline odor and prevent further exposure.

You received a recall notice about your fuel tank but never brought your car to the dealer. Six months later, when you finally took it in for the recall repair, the mechanic told you the work had already been done—but you're certain it wasn't, since you never visited the dealer before. This discrepancy needs to be clarified with the dealership to confirm whether the fuel tank recall was actually completed.

Your car was repaired under a recall for a fuel smell issue inside the vehicle, but the problem persists. The dealership says they'll fix it again, but won't do it for free this time. The repair will likely involve inspecting and replacing fuel system seals, gaskets, or connections that may be leaking fuel vapor into the cabin.

You tried to contact Hyundai's customer service about a recall related to your evaporating emission system, but you weren't able to reach anyone to schedule an appointment for the repair. This is a communication and service access issue rather than a problem with your car itself.

You tried to contact Hyundai's customer service about a recall related to your evaporating emission system, but you weren't able to reach anyone to schedule an appointment for the repair. This is a communication and service access issue rather than a problem with your car itself.

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 00V095001, MANUFCTURER'S NUMBER NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM, CAP WAS ONLY REPLACED. CONSUMER NOTE WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS AND CUT OFF WITHOUT NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. MFR CLAIMS "PURGE VALVE STUCK" CODE INDICATES UNRELATED FAILURE, REFUSES TO REPAIR.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (00V-095) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *MJS

CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO THE RECALL (00V-095). *MJS

RECALL 00V095000; RECALL REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

WHEN STARTING UP CAR WOULD SMELL GAS THROUGHOUT THE RIDE. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. CONSUMER FELT THIS VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE, ESPECIALLY WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN IT. FELT LIKE THE CAR MIGHT BLOW UP.

REPORTED TO HYUNDAI SERVICE OF GAS FUMES COMING FROM THE CAR CAUSING SEVERE HEADACHES. THEY LOCATED A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK SAYING THAT IT WOULD NOT BE PAID FOR BY HYUNDAI AS A SAFETY DEFECT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR.

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE DIES DUE TO A DEFECTIVE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HARNESS . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THIS PART. THE DEALER TOLD OWNER THAT THIS PART IS SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFE TIME OF THE VEHICLE. *AK