[Bge]

Is anyone having problems with the fuel door not opening when you pull the lever next to the seat?

 

[ralph_venue]

Nope.
You seem to be the first to post about it.

 

[Chicago Jake]

No, never had that problem. I assume it is a cable that actuates it, which can easily get stuck or broken. Time to pop over to the dealer.

 

[ariiiboo]

omg!! Yes. I just got my car august of 2021 and just yesterday it stopped opening. Did you do anything to fix yours? This is such an inconvenience

 

[tulipbug]

It has happened to me today, how did anyone fix it?

 

[cherylhowardat]

My gas cap release didn't work. took it to the dealership, they had no fix other than filing down some plastic part and when I close the cap, there is a "sweet spot" to push on. Not a good fix at all... 2022 Venue w 1800 miles

 

[sallym]

I also have had issue with my fuel door not opening,I thought it was just me the first time until a few weeks later I was stranded unable to refuel and had to call for assistance.
it appears as if the catch has worn down so won’t push the cap out , my car is only a few years old so still under warranty ,pretty bad though

 

[imaddicted2u]

I wrote about how to get a stuck fuel door open in another Venue forum...

Fuel tank door won't open

We bought my daughter a new 21 Venue Denim last year. It currently has 4,000 miles on it. My daughter went today to get gas for her car and the fuel tank door wouldn't pop open. The lever that pops the door open no longer seems to work. Has anyone else had this issue and, if so, what was the...

www.hyundai-forums.com

 

[mralan]

Is anyone having problems with the fuel door not opening when you pull the lever next to the seat?

yes the fuel door would not open(21 venue sel). i found that adjusting the seat to a higher position fixed it.