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2020 Hyundai Sonata: raw data

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vehicle2020 / hyundai / sonata
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints178 on file (2020-02-06 → 2026-09-07)
recalls4
investigations1
fars22 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Fuel tank swelling and expansion (recall 25V796000)FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM47 complaints2024-05 → 2026-07sonata-2020-fuel-tank-swelling
  • 11651228 Service Campaign 9B1 That my gas tank has explanded/exploded due to the issue noted in the subject line. As you can see the whole bottom of the backseats have been raised up imcluding the part that connects to the gas tank itself
  • 11649335 Fuel system expanded back seat
  • 11618701 Gas tank replaced three times and failed each installation (excess pressure)leaked gas with riders in car
Backup camera black-screen failureBACK OVER PREVENTION5 complaints2025-06 → 2026-03sonata-2020-backup-camera-failure
  • 11718357 Rear camera doesn’t work and is just a black screen. It started out intermittent and now doesn’t work at all
  • 11696513 The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned, and there was no image of the rear of the vehicle displayed
  • 11664535 The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the back over prevention camera screen temporarily displayed an image before the screen went black
Steering column rubbing noise when turningSTEERING4 complaints2020-10 → 2022-10sonata-2020-steering-column-noise
  • 11488279 2020 Sonata......Steering wheel has started to make a raspy, rubbing noise when turned. When researching this problem on U tube, it is apparently a fairly common problem with Hyundai vehicles
  • 11445451 Steering wheel makes whining/scrubbing noise when turning. Steering a vehicle is a critical component of safety and being able to avoid dangerous situations
  • 11366206 WHEN STEERING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION BE IT LEFT OR RIGHT, SOMETHING IS RUBBING IN THE STIRRING COLUMN, WITH THE STIRRING HAVING FOR TO MUCH PLAY ALL MOST TURNING COMPLETELY A FULL CIRCLE
Exterior paint peeling and clear-coat failureSTRUCTURE4 complaints2023-04 → 2026-02sonata-2020-paint-peeling
  • 11718241 White pain is pealing off and it’s pretty bad especially when going through car wash
  • 11706069 I own a 2020 Hyundai Sonata with factory-applied paint. The vehicle developed paint peeling/clear-coat failure on the driver-side rear quarter panel without any prior damage, accident, or repainting
  • 11522690 Exterior paint is peeling and stripping. Hood, doors, front and rear bumper, side skirts, and front lip
Excessive engine oil consumptionENGINE4 complaints2022-09 → 2026-07sonata-2020-excessive-oil-consumption
  • 11749550 The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact added oil to the engine. The dealer was made aware of the failure
  • 11743992 My 2020 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. At approximately 88,063 miles, Great Lakes Hyundai documented that the engine oil level was 1.30 quarts below full after an oil-consumption check
  • 11720439 I have had my car since January of 2023 and I have had no significant issues. I bought the car with roughly 30,000 miles, fast forward to February of 2026 it has about 123,000 miles and the engine is burning oil very fast
HVAC blower motor fuse box meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 complaints2022-09 → 2026-07sonata-2020-hvac-blower-fuse-failure
  • 11751988 Fan motor fuse box quit working and ac/heat no longer operational. First time was around October 21, 2025
  • 11746626 No air coming from cabin, upon further inspection found melted multifuse with melting terminal pin area in fuse box. No prior signs of warning, leaving vehicle without operable air condition for high temperatures
  • 11607388 Multi fuse controlling the A/C blower has burned out 3 times in the past year
Sudden deceleration and loss of power while drivingPOWER TRAIN22 complaints2020-07 → 2026-07sonata-2020-sudden-deceleration-powertrain
  • 11658811 My 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a recurring defect in its engine or transmission, causing sudden deceleration to ~10 mph without warning, often on major highways, with warning lights (check engine, ESC, traction control, etc.) flashing seconds before the car decelerates
  • 11678997 My certified pre-owned 2020 Hyundai Sonata has experienced the same critical transmission failure three times since October 2024, creating dangerous safety conditions on highways and city streets
  • 11435942 Driving on the Interstate at 65mph the car suddenly goes down to 5mph. Unwanted deceleration! At the same time the dash warning lights come on. Check engine and ABS. This happened 3 times now
Passenger airbag disabled by seat cushionAIR BAGS5 complaints2020-08 → 2020-09sonata-2020-passenger-airbag-cushion
  • 11351500 PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT WORK IF PASSENGER USES A CUSHON OR A HEAVY COAT. DEALER SAID THEY CAN NOT CHANGE THIS I WAS TOLD TO CONTACK HYUNDAI
  • 11351683 MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK WITH A CUSHION.. I TRIED IT WITH NO CUSHION BUT WITH A LONG WINTER COAT AND THE IS NO AIR BAG
  • 11353115 I NEVER GOT WHAT I WANTED FROM HYUNDAI. I WAS TOLD THAT YOU CANNOT USE A CUSHION AND HAVE A PASSENGER AIRBAG.. I WENT UP TO CEO, STILL SAME ANSWER. I TRIED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1782020-02-062026-09-0751FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:45; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:40; ENGINE:31; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:28; POWER TRAIN:24

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
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.Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.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 for this recall is 191.
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."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.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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.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 service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
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.A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.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 unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
DP22003closedLoss of Motive PowerENGINE2022-09-122023-12-12·The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202422legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Hyundai Sonata vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/hyundai/sonata
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Hyundai Sonata},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/hyundai/sonata}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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