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2020 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent was reported on November 17, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V796000November 17, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline
22V196000March 28, 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch
20V213000April 9, 2020Electrical System › Software
20V122000February 28, 2020Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V796000Manufacturer no. 286

Fuel System, Gasoline

Report received by NHTSA
November 17, 2025
Owner notification
March 9, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
85,043 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
October 22, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA

Defect summary

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V796000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V196000Manufacturer no. 221/010G

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
March 28, 2022
Owner notification
May 26, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
63,461 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA, SONATA HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V196000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V213000Manufacturer no. 191

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 9, 2020
Owner notification
June 3, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,870 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
October 22, 2019 – March 10, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V213000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V122000Manufacturer no. 190

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
February 28, 2020
Owner notification
April 22, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,044 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
October 22, 2019 – February 13, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
SONATA

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V122000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 18, 2025.