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2020 Hyundai Sonata Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 181 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Hyundai Sonata

The 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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57/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2020 Hyundai Sonata

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
181
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Hyundai Sonata (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Software
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number…
NHTSA #20V213000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
The incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020….
NHTSA #20V122000
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk Lid: Latch
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer…
NHTSA #22V196000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control…
NHTSA #25V796000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Hyundai Sonata

Based on 181 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
30
Power Train
24
Fuel/propulsion System
21
Unknown Or Other
17
Structure
15
Seats
13
Engine
12
Fuel System
12
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Hyundai Sonata — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 751 complaints 2015 1,153 complaints 2016 725 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

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Hyundai Sonata

Is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata has 4 recall campaigns and 181 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata have?
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata are: Electrical System, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata safe to buy?
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Sonata should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Sonata are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.