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2021 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 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: 189
Latest campaign: Nov 18, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Nov 18, 2025	25V796000 21V524000
Power train	1	Oct 6, 2022	22V746000
Visibility	1	Dec 28, 2021	21V00M000

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. Campaign NHTSA 25V796000 · Nov 18, 2025
Oct 6, 202222V746000	Power train: automatic transmission Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V746000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. Risk Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236. Campaign NHTSA 22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
Dec 28, 202121V00M000	Visibility: windshield A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00M000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. Risk A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216. Campaign NHTSA 21V00M000 · Dec 28, 2021
Jul 9, 202121V524000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V524000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. Risk A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207. Campaign NHTSA 21V524000 · Jul 9, 2021

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 component189

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

189Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

15Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	55	29	1	0
Electrical system	42	22	0	0
Unknown or other	39	21	3	5
Power train	29	15	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	26	14	1	5
Fuel system	13	7	0	1
Gasoline	13	7	0	1
Forward collision avoidance	12	6	3	9
Visibility/wiper	9	5	0	0
Structure	5	3	0	0
Air bags	4	2	2	7
Engine and engine cooling	4	2	0	0
Visibility	4	2	0	0
Service brakes	3	2	1	0
Lane departure	3	2	0	0

7 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 Hybrid, Sonata N.

Latest reports

Power train
“My 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line suffered a catastrophic, sudden total loss of drive power while operating at speed on a public roadway, creating an immediate crash hazard.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767539
Fuel/propulsion system
“DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY DEFECT & IMMEDIATE HAZARD:My 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL is currently exhibiting the most severe, catastrophic symptoms of the fuel tank expansion defect covered under NHTSA Campaign 25V796000.”
Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766388
Power train
“My Lincoln Nautilus (9,180 miles) logged 6 "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power" alerts in the [XXX] telematics system between XXX (XXX at 7:59 PM and 8:16 PM; XXX at 1:07 PM and 1:39 PM; XXX at 11:16 PM; and XXX at…”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765198

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2021 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 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 are the 2021 Hyundai Sonata recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 55 complaints out of 189 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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