HYUNDAI SONATA (2020) recall — Equipment
Hyundai recalls 2020 Sonata vehicles with incorrect tire size labels that could lead to handling issues and crash risk. Owners will get free label updates by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Sonata vehicles that have incorrect tire size labels. This could cause handling problems and increase crash risk if the wrong tires are installed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79659-hyundai-2020-sonata-tire-label-recall-incorrect-size-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79659-hyundai-2020-sonata-tire-label-recall-incorrect-size-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V122000
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“Hyundai 2020 Sonata Tire Label Recall: Incorrect Size Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79659-hyundai-2020-sonata-tire-label-recall-incorrect-size-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V122000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V122000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual show an incorrect tire size. This means the vehicle might not meet federal safety standards for tire selection, potentially causing handling issues and increasing crash risk if the wrong tires are used.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020 are affected. Drivers who install the wrong tire size due to the label error face handling risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Sonata was made between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. Look for incorrect tire size labels in the driver's door and owner's manual.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free label update.
Get Free Label Update
Dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and update the owner's manual for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and owner's manual show an incorrect tire size, which could lead to handling issues and crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020 Sonata was made between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. Check for incorrect tire size labels in the driver's door and owner's manual.
What will be fixed?
Dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and update the owner's manual for free.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V122000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 20V122000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V122000 (February 28, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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