Model year
2020 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 181 complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 16 complaints under SONATA HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (47), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (39), ENGINE (32). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 31–52 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,300–$2,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 276 complaints
- 2001 205 complaints
- 2002 320 complaints
- 2003 199 complaints
- 2004 202 complaints
- 2005 165 complaints
- 2006 1,047 complaints
- 2007 696 complaints
- 2008 425 complaints
- 2009 460 complaints
- 2010 345 complaints
- 2011 3,378 complaints
- 2012 1,558 complaints
- 2013 1,916 complaints
- 2014 750 complaints
- 2015 1,153 complaints
- 2016 728 complaints
- 2017 766 complaints
- 2018 374 complaints
- 2019 162 complaints
- 2020 181 complaints
- 2021 134 complaints
- 2022 94 complaints
- 2023 88 complaints
- 2024 46 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V796000 · Nov 17, 2025
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 to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
22V196000 · Mar 28, 2022
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, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
20V213000 · Apr 9, 2020
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 prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.
20V122000 · Feb 28, 2020
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 label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Complaints
181 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 1, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SONATA HYBRID | 1 | 16 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22003 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| HEV 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Sonata · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Sonata · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Sonata Hybrid · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 45 | 51 | 47 | — | — | $1,450 |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue · 2L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 50 | 54 | 52 | — | — | $1,300 |
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