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2020 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 196
Latest campaign: Nov 18, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Nov 18, 2025	25V796000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Mar 28, 2022	22V196000
Electrical system	1	Apr 9, 2020	20V213000
Equipment	1	Feb 28, 2020	20V122000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 18, 2025Latest campaign


Nov 18, 202525V796000	Fuel system, gasoline A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V796000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Campaign NHTSA 25V796000 · Nov 18, 2025
Mar 28, 202222V196000	Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V196000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata, Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 22V196000 · Mar 28, 2022
Apr 9, 202020V213000	Electrical system: software Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V213000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Campaign NHTSA 20V213000 · Apr 9, 2020
Feb 28, 202020V122000	Equipment: other labels 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V122000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Sonata Campaign NHTSA 20V122000 · Feb 28, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata, Sonata Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component196

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

196Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	48	24	2	1	1
Electrical system	46	23	2	0	0
Engine	40	20	1	1	1
Unknown or other	32	16	2	0	2
Power train	24	12	0	0	0
Structure	17	9	0	0	0
Seats	16	8	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	12	6	2	0	1
Fuel system	12	6	0	0	0
Gasoline	12	6	0	0	0
Steering	8	4	1	0	1
Air bags	7	4	1	1	2
Vehicle speed control	7	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	6	3	0	0	0
Back over prevention	6	3	0	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sonata, Sonata Hev.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771519
Structure
“Fuel system recall (NHTSA 25V796; Hyundai 286/23HYZ2 "Fuel Tank Expansion") on a 2020 Hyundai Sonata, plus the fuel-tank heat shield and rear floor pan area.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769249
Electrical system
“A/C blower motor fan would stop working. Happened twice within less than a year apart.”
Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762639

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2020 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 25V796000 (reported November 18, 2025), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 196 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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