Hyundai recalls 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles with a risk of fire from melted fuel tanks due to a faulty check valve. Free repairs include replacing the check valve and fuel tank assembly if damaged.
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles because a damaged check valve can cause the fuel tank to melt, increasing fire risk. Owners should have the vehicle inspected by a dealer to prevent potential fire hazards.
A damaged check valve allows air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components. This can melt the fuel tank, leading to fuel leaks and fire risks.
Owners of 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the fuel tank melts due to a faulty check valve.
Check if your 2020-2023 Sonata has a melted fuel tank or a damaged check valve. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve and fuel tank assembly if damaged as part of the free repair.
Dealers will update the engine control unit software to address the fuel system issue.
Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles because a damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and melt, increasing fire risk.
Check if your 2020-2023 Sonata has a melted fuel tank or damaged check valve. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Contact a Hyundai dealer for a free inspection and repair of the check valve and fuel tank assembly if damaged, or update the engine control unit software.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V796000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 25V796000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025. 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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