2020 Hyundai Sonata recalls

4 safety recalls, 198 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
198Complaints
7Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Hyundai Sonata recall list

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

25V-796
November 18, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

22V-196
March 28, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America
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."
Safety risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Electrical System recall

20V-213
April 9, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
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.
Safety risk
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Equipment recall

20V-122
February 28, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
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."
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.

2020 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints

198 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System48
Electrical System46
Engine40
Unknown or Other33
Power Train24
Structure17
Seats16
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Steering8

Recent complaints

October 23, 2026Unknown or Other

My car is showing the same issues as the recall 271 campaign 24V-879 but my VIN is not included in the recall. My reverse camera is showing a black screen with the guidelines when the vehicle is put into reverse

October 19, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

The car has strong fuel smell in the cabin when tank is full, It is especially strong after car sits. I have taken to hyundai several times for this problem. They say the computer says nothing is wrong. They refuse to investigate as they dont smell the odor.

October 16, 2026Structure

Upon arriving home I noticed that the paint was missing from the back passenger side & when I left the parking lot before heading home there was no paint missing.

October 15, 2026Service BrakesEngineFuel/Propulsion System

Vehicle experienced intermittent, severe powertrain defect resulting in a critical safety hazard. Between 30K and 36K miles, the vehicle underwent 3 violent highway deceleration episodes. During these events, the engine began shaking, escalating to violent shaking; with deceleration and coming to a stop, it would shake, then sputter as if it would die. Coming to a complete stop, a total stall was prevented only by the ECM forcing a limp mode lock at 1200 RPMs. When Auto Hold was engaged at this point and my foot was removed from the brake pedal, the mechanical surge caused the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch forward, fighting against and nearly overriding the factory Auto Hold braking safety f

September 7, 2026Electrical System

A/C blower motor fan would stop working. Happened twice within less than a year apart. Upon further inspection, multi fuse wiring overheated and melted, ruining fuse and making A/C stop working during 100 temperatures outside. Apparently this is a well known issue with this make and model Sonata. Electrical failure.

2020 Hyundai Sonata crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Hyundai Sonata: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.7%.

2020 Hyundai Sonata recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, filed November 18, 2025, concerns the fuel system, gasoline.

What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Sonata problems?

Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (48 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata safe?

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Sonata, Sonata HEV.