Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has 4 recalls, 152 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
152
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V213000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to preve...
20V122000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure ...
22V196000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged...
25V796000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The back up camera sometimes is only a black screen, it is random and has done it in all sorts of we... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 2/19/2026 while driving, my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited 1.6T began making several loud explosive ... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | ENGINE | I have had my car since January of 2023 and I have had no significant issues. I bought the car with ... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Rear camera doesn’t work and is just a black screen. It started out intermittent and now doesn’t wor... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It was smoking from the engine, I immediately stopped the vehicle. My safety was put at risk immedia... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicl... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | STRUCTURE | White pain is pealing off and it’s pretty bad especially when going through car wash |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have taken my vehicle to a certified Hyundai dealership multiple times due to intermittent startin... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the ve... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I own a 2020 Hyundai Sonata with factory-applied paint. The vehicle developed paint peeling/clear-co... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While stopping at a major highway intersection on [XXX] for a red light vehicle stalls and will no... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Coolant is leaking again after being fixed at a Hyundai dealer. If I don't fix it, my car will overh... |
| Oct 26, 2025 | SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 202 Hyundai Sonata is involved in the current hyundai fuel system recall. on 10/26/25 the fuel ta... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. While the contact's wife was reversing, the back over preven... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Without warning, symptoms of the A/C blower not working first occurred a little over a month ago. Th... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle was at a manufacturer‑authorized dealership for a federally mandated recall repair. While... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle subject to NHTSA Recall 25V796000 (fuel system defect). In July 2025, while driving, a loud ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressi... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Whille driving back to Washington state my car check engine light came on and the car shut off while... |