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P0087 on HYUNDAI SONATA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2012

What P0087 Means on Your HYUNDAI SONATA

Real HYUNDAI SONATA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"I purchased the car 9/1/21. 4 months ago I repaired an issue with the fuel pump and fuel rail. Now it's doing the same thing. Code P0087. I looked up to see if there were any recalls and there aren't any OPEN recalls; however the recall #180 is the issue I am having with my car."

— 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 09/21/2022

"My code check at a goodyear dealer showed code p0087, a problem associated with the fuel delivery system in my sonata. the car loses power when driving by not accepting gas to increase the speed. the goodyear dealer told me he has seen this problem on numerous hyundais."

— 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/16/2017

"Driving and vehicle lost power. could push accelerator to the floor and there was no response. happened while driving straight at highway speed and the car remained running but no accelerator response."

— 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/18/2017

"Boyfriend's vehicle. check engine light came on and the code p0087 was noted by the obdii (fuel rail pressure low) mechanic originally stated that this was an "intermittent" problem and the whole system would have to be replaced at + $1200."

— 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA owner • POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/02/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on HYUNDAI SONATA

60%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
5

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026