Hyundai Sonata 2020 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2020 and 179 complaints filed by owners. It has 31% fewer complaints than the average Hyundai Sonata from 2016–2025 (258 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2020

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 25V796000 · 2025-11-18

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 25V796000

Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 22V196000 · 2022-03-28

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V196000

Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 20V213000 · 2020-04-09

What happens

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.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V213000

Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 20V122000 · 2020-02-28

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V122000

Complaints from other owners

179 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

5 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 4 injuries

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Sonata 2020

• Fuel and propulsion: 46 (26% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 40 (22% of complaints)
• Engine: 31 (17% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 24 (13% of complaints)
• Structure and body: 17 (9% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Hyundai Sonata 2020

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Hyundai Sonata recalls by year

• 2016 : 6 recalls · 725 complaints
• 2017 : 3 recalls · 764 complaints
• 2018 : 1 recalls · 374 complaints
• 2019 : 0 recalls · 162 complaints
• 2020 : 4 recalls · 179 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 134 complaints
• 2022 : 3 recalls · 94 complaints
• 2023 : 2 recalls · 87 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recalls · 46 complaints
• 2025 : 0 recalls · 17 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata 2020 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Sonata 2020. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Sonata 2020?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: fuel and propulsion (46 of 179 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.