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Hyundai Gasoline Fuel System Recalls Involving Leaks and Power Loss
Fuel leaks and fire risk dominate these Hyundai gasoline fuel system notices, with Santa Fe and Sonata appearing repeatedly. The May 2021 recall concerns an insufficiently tightened fuel pipe on certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines. The July 2021 notice covers fuel leaking at the pump-to-rail pipe connection on certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines. Separate tank defects affect the 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid and 2020-2023 Sonata. The July 2024 fuel-pump recall instead concerns loss of drive power in 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, and 2022-2023 Elantra N and Kona N vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- July 2024 Hyundai/Genesis fuel-pump recall: loss of drive power.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these notices tells owners to stop driving, and none includes a park-outside instruction. That applies to the May 2021 Santa Fe fuel-pipe recall, July 2021 Santa Fe/Sonata fuel-pipe recall, January 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid fuel-tank recall, November 2025 Sonata fuel-tank recall, and July 2024 Hyundai/Genesis fuel-pump recall. The leak notices describe fire risks; the fuel-pump notice describes a crash risk from loss of drive power. The notices do not provide a statement that affected vehicles are safe to drive.
What the free repair involves
Recall 206 used free pipe inspection and tightening; 207 provides free inspection and tightening or replacement. Recall 240 provides free tank inspection and replacement as necessary. The November 2025 Sonata remedy covers check-valve replacement, tank inspection and possible replacement, and ECU inspection and software updating, free as necessary. July 2024 provides free ECM updating and pump inspection and replacement as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 4 |
| high | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under fuel system, gasoline for the Hyundai models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Fuel system, gasoline complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 45 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 44 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 32 |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa FE | 28 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 27 |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa FE | 9 |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid | 6 |
| 2022 Hyundai Veloster N | 3 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Hyundai Sonata Fuel Tank Damage Risk of Fire | critical |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Hyundai, Genesis Fuel Pump May Cause Power Loss | high |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In fuel tank may leak | critical |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata Fuel Leak Risk | critical |
| May 3, 2021 | Hyundai Santa Fe fuel pipe may leak | critical |
Common questions
Which Santa Fe fuel recalls involve the 2.5-liter turbo engine?
Recall 206 covers certain 2021 Santa Fe vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines and an insufficiently tightened fuel pipe. Recall 207 covers certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles with 2.5-liter turbo engines and leakage at the pump-to-rail pipe connection.
Why is the Sonata fuel tank being inspected?
The November 2025 notice covers certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can let air enter the tank, causing expansion and contact with hot exhaust components. Dealers inspect the tank assembly for damage and replace it if necessary.
Does the Hyundai fuel-pump recall include software and hardware work?
The July 2024 notice specifies an engine control module software update plus fuel-pump assembly inspection and replacement as necessary. It covers certain Veloster N, Genesis G70, Elantra N and Kona N vehicles. Those repairs are free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.