Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 1,906 miles.

Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2008 Hyundai Elantra has the most fuel system complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2008.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra concern the fuel system: 08V694000 and 08V429000.

2008 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of all 314 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Elantra model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 1,906 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 45; 14% of 314
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 1,906 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2008 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2008, latest Jul 18, 2025.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2008 (11).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra

NHTSA 08V694000Dec 29, 2008Fuel System347 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Hyundai de puerto rico (hpr) is recalling 347 my 2008 elantra vehicles. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper, uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
Risk: As a result, poor engine staring and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly. The recall began on february 9, 2009. Owners may contact hpr at 1-800-981-0188.
NHTSA 08V429000Aug 25, 2008Fuel System65,000 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Hyundai is recalling 65,000 my 2008 elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
Risk: Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Fuel System complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20054 (3%)
20063 (2%)
20076 (2%)
200845 (14%)
20092 (1%)
20106 (2%)
20118 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201332 (2%)
201424 (6%)
201510 (4%)
201620 (7%)
201730 (4%)
201823 (8%)
20194 (2%)
202010 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20234 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Hyundai Elantra have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 1,906 miles.
Which Hyundai Elantra year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2008 Hyundai Elantra has the most fuel system complaints (45), compared with 45 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra concern the fuel system: 08V694000 and 08V429000.