2020 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 183 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.
Most common problems
What owners report
My 2020 hyundai sonata has a recurring electronic system malfunction that causes multiple dashboard warning lights to illuminate, including the forward collision-avoidance assist system warning. when this occurs, the vehicle can suddenly lose the ability to accelerate. most recently, this happened while driving in rainy conditions, creating a serious safety hazard. the vehicle has undergone multiple unsuccessful rep
My car is showing the same issues as the recall 271 campaign 24v-879 but my vin is not included in the recall. my reverse camera is showing a black screen with the guidelines when the vehicle is put into reverse
The car has strong fuel smell in the cabin when tank is full, it is especially strong after car sits. i have taken to hyundai several times for this problem. they say the computer says nothing is wrong. they refuse to investigate as they dont smell the odor.
Upon arriving home i noticed that the paint was missing from the back passenger side & when i left the parking lot before heading home there was no paint missing.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sonata. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.