2020 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 25V796000Nov 17, 202585,043 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020–2023

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 22V196000Mar 28, 202263,461 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020, Genesis G70 2019, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2020

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible 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.

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• 20V213000Apr 9, 202011,870 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Software
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020, Nexo 2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 20V122000Feb 28, 20205,044 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP22003Loss of Motive PowerClosed · Sep 12, 2022

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