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2020 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

4Safety recalls
181Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2020 Hyundai Sonata owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Fuel/Propulsion System47
Electrical System40
Engine32Most reports between 0 and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other28
Power Train24Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Structure17
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Electrical System: SoftwareApr 2020 · Campaign 20V213000
  • Equipment: OtherFeb 2020 · Campaign 20V122000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidMar 2022 · Campaign 22V196000
  • Fuel System, GasolineNov 2025 · Campaign 25V796000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Theft risk

The Sonata is number 2 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.