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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.

4recalls
183complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Fuel/Propulsion System47 · 26%
  • Electrical System41 · 22%
  • Engine32 · 17%
  • Unknown Or Other29 · 16%
  • Power Train24 · 13%
  • Structure17 · 9%
  • Seats16 · 9%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 7%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)12 · 7%
  • Air Bags7 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance

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

Unknown Or Other

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

Fuel/Propulsion System

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.

Structure

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sonata. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.