Every 2020 Hyundai Sonata recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 25V796000
Nov 18, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
- Risk
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V796000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 22V196000
Mar 28, 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
- Risk
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
Full recall details for 22V196000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V213000
Sep 4, 2020Electrical System:Software
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.
- Risk
- Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 191.
Full recall details for 20V213000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V122000
Feb 28, 2020Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V122000 →
2020 Hyundai Sonata complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, reporting 6 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 99 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Fuel/Propulsion System47
- Electrical System46
- Engine39
- Unknown Or Other32
- Power Train24
- Structure17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (47)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (33)
- Equipment (30)
- Power Train (29)
- Steering (17)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (9)
Read Hyundai Sonata owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Parking malfunction. Parked, running car moved itself to reverse and backed up a driveway crossing a dirt road and hitting a fence and post. This car could have hit and severely injured anyone who was in the path while it was reversing on its own.”
2020 HYUNDAI SONATAAug 26, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759884
Injury reportedCrash
“DRIVING ON DRY ROAD, IN MIDDLE LANE OF THREE LANES GOING 65 MPH. SUDDENLY, RIGHT REAR TIRE "POOFED" BUT I KEPT CONTROL, STARTED TO LOOK RIGHT TO GET OFF ROAD. TOOK FOOT OFF GAS, DID NOT PUT ON BRAKE.”
2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDMay 7, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11415571
Injury reportedFire
“It was smoking from the engine, I immediately stopped the vehicle. My safety was put at risk immediately while being in the vehicle when the air bags deployed hitting me in the face and causing my face to swell.”
2020 HYUNDAI SONATAMar 16, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11724672
“Over the last 3 months at least a dozen times the 12v auxiliary battery is completely dead after parking the car outdoors for an hour or so. This poses a safety issue, especially at night because you cannot easily access the car.”
2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRIDOct 1, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11617570
Crash
“My vehicle was at a manufacturer‐authorized dealership for a federally mandated recall repair. While the vehicle was in the dealership's exclusive care, custody, and control, it was struck by a third‐party cleaning vendor operating on dealership property and was declared a total loss.”
2020 HYUNDAI SONATAJan 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712212
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