2020 Hyundai Sonata problems and recalls

Owners filed 85 complaints on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata in the last three full years, out of 177 on record. The most cited component is the Fuel/Propulsion System.

177
Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
42.9
Severity index

Severity index 42.9 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 42.9p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 76 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 26% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 45 complaints (25.4%)45 25%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 39 complaints (22.0%)39 22%EngineEngine: 31 complaints (17.5%)31 18%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 28 complaints (15.8%)28 16%Power TrainPower Train: 24 complaints (13.6%)24 14%SeatsSeats: 16 complaints (9.0%)16 9%StructureStructure: 16 complaints (9.0%)16 9%Forward Collision Avoid…Forward Collision Avoidance: 12 complaints (6.8%)12 7%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4525.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3922.0%
ENGINE3117.5%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2815.8%
POWER TRAIN2413.6%
SEATS169.0%
STRUCTURE169.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE126.8%

Complaints filed per year

020402020: 272021: 162022: 132023: 122024: 402025: 332026: 36 (partial year)2021222324402526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202027
202116
202213
202312
202440
202533
2026 (year to date)36
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 1.5x those in 2020 to 2022 (85 against 56).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V21300009/04/2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREHyundai 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.
20V12200028/02/2020EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSHyundai 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 t
22V19600028/03/2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHHyundai 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 Mo
25V79600018/11/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEHyundai 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.

Other Hyundai Sonata model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.