Recall Alert: 2008 Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai is recalling 65,000 Elantra sedans for problems with the fuel pump. The faulty pump may lose pressure and affect the engine's performance. The recall covers all Elantras for the 2008 model year that have a 2.0-liter Beta engine. Some fuel pumps may be adversely affected by residue buildup from gasoline mixed with ethanol, a problem that has been affecting small motors as well.

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Wouldn't it have it been nice if the dealership I purchased my vehicle from had contacted me as soon as they learned of the recall. Knowing that their customers are out driving, and that they may be involved in a crash because the fuel pump stops working in the middle of your commute!! I know this is the last Hyundai I will be purchasing.

We usually add to most recall posts that the manufacturer, Hyundai will contact owners directly. Dealers rarely if ever contact owners after a recall is issued. They also take a long time to mail out the notices after they file them with the NHTSA which to me is somewhat annoying. But don't be confused in thinking this is a Hyundai only problem. You can however contact your dealer to schedule an appt if your car is included in the recall.

my dealer called me about the recall, asked when i wanted to have the work done and will provide a car to use for the day.

i prchuse a hiyndai elantra and the car broke down 30 000 miles, hyndai suck,please dont ever purchase a hyndai again, i still own the bank for a car that doesnt work

My fuel pump went out on July 4th at 3500 miles. It took over 13 days to get it repaired. They gave me problems on reimbursing me about the rental car I had to pay for then the recall came out in Sept. I received full reimbursement after a lot of hassle. At least they didn't blow me off.

seanjohn..can you please explain how you are stuck paying for a car that does not work after 30'000 miles when the car has a 5 year 50000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and 10 years on the drive train? What is wrong with it? Did the dealer refuse to honor the warranty?

TR,

I doubt Sean John owned a (hiyndai/hyndai).

Sean,

It's Hyundai.

my 08 elantra was slipping out of park on small grade. i brang it back to the dealer and they told me they replaced the transmission and it is still doing it!! they had the stones to tell me to use the parking brake. I am using it now!!! is anybody having this problem?? they claim to have fixed the gas pump problem.

One thing I have learned from buying a new car, DON't buy a new car. They are just as much work and cost as a used car. Hyundai warranty doesn't mean a thing, my tires cupped after 10,000 miles and the dealer told me it was because I didn't rotate them enough. Rotations every 3,000 miles isn't enough? Should I be rotating my tires after each commute to work?

Yes, I am having the exact same problem with my 08 Elantra with the transmission slipping out of park on a small grade. Hyundai also supposedly replaced my transmission, and unfortunately the problem remains with the replacement transmission. I won't settle for a "use the parking brake" argument... this could be a hidden defect that exists with all of the transmissions of this type, and could be lethal to an unsuspecting owner who normally doesn't park on a hill.

Yes, my 2008 Hyundai Elantra SE kinda "bucks" a bit when put in park on a hill. I've been meaning to take it in but am afraid they will say there is nothing wrong and waste my time. I think you can submit a report to NHTSA and they get enough they look into it.

My daughter was in an accident yesterday. She said she started to break about 25 feet from the car ahead of her and her car would not stop. She stated she had to push all the way down. She has a 2008 elantra. Anyone have any problems similar to this

@Roberta I had the same problem, I slightly rear ended another car even though I had plenty of breaking room. When I got my wheels rotated (at 17000 mi) the mechanic said that my rear brake pads were warped and probably caused the accident. He told me brake pads shouldn't be warped until at least 30-40k mi and he said that I should bring it up with my dealership. My transmission is also slipping and I'm just under 24000 mi. For a car that is just above a year old, it's got a lot wrong with it. Due to family conflict and a busy schedule I have not been able to get to my dealer but I plan to ASAP.

yes...i've had problems with skidding when i'm braking...and supposedly i have anti-lock brakes!!!

also I have an oxygen censor light coming on after 19k miles....could be that fuel pump deal...

We have a 2007 Elantra had 2 transmissions replaced and they have the same problem rolling in park on a grade please post if you have a Elantra 2007to2009 having this same issue…Thanks

We have a 2008 Elantra SE with 40k owned since new and the transmisson just started bucking when parking the vehicle. I am going to trade it.

my 2008 hyundai elantra has a sometimes problem :when i accelerate to pass a car on the freeway at 60-70 mph,the tranny feels like it slips into neutral..then it pops into place..anyone else? 24,500 miles

I'm having problems with the studs breaking away whenever the tire/s have to be taken off for brake work or tire repair. I own a 2008 Elantra. Is anyone having this problem?

Hi I read through all your comments and questions and im freaking out a little. I just bought a used 2008 Hyundai elantra with 28,000 miles on it. So far I haven't had issues with it but I've only had it for 2 weeks. I got a warranty for up to 60,000 miles. I am taking it to get the recalled airbag module fixed but no one said anything about fuel pump. I know they are super expensive to do... what should I do?

Contact your Hyundai dealer Service Department. If you supply them the VIN they can check their database to see if the recall was performed or if it still needs to be done.

I have a 2008 Elantra and sometimes the ignition switch and the key get very hot. So hot that you don't want to hold the metal part of the key. The dealers says that if you make a lot of turns that this is normal because of the electric power steering. Doesn't sound normal to me, anyone else having this problem.

@Roberta - had the same braking problem with 2008 Elantra. Took it to dealer and they could not recreate the problem. Continued to drive car knowing this could happen again (luckily no wrecks involved) and it did. Took car straight to dealer who after two more days recreated the problem. The issue was a bad master brake cylinder, according to Hyundai, the first they have ever had reported on any of their cars. This went all the way up to Hyundai Corporate in Korea, as they wanted the dealer to send the defective part to them. The dealer happily replace the master brake cylinder at no cost to me, all under warranty. Problem solved.

I own a 2008 Elantra - I would never own another. In the winter it slides all over the road and I have to be pulled or pushed out of my work parking lot. It has already been in for 1 recall, now I am reading there is another. Also the other day my check engine lite came on, went to the auto shop they tested and said it was the O2 Sensor - I only have 22,000 miles on my car.

Our car is o8 Elantra & it's transmission is slipping out of gear, we're awaiting a new transmission. The dealer said it's on back order, we wondered why? Got our answer after seeing what you all were saying.

To CG
Buy new tires-it's worth it. We were having same problem.
New good tires fixed it. We live in Ohio so we get a lot of snow.

I've bought my one and only Hyundai car,my Hyundai Elantra(2008) transmission is slipping out of park and the company won't fix or replace it, its still under warrenty, they said this is normal and I should use the hand brake!!! Very poor consumer service!!!