Vehicle recall 04V178000 · April 9, 2004
Hyundai Elantra, Sonata and 2 more models
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
- Consequence
- Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on June 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
- Notes
- Hyundai recall no. 066. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2004
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 066
- Owner notification
- June 30, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 263,968
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Hyundai Sonata (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Hyundai Tiburon (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Hyundai XG350 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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