Worst 2020 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1,600 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 | 1 | — | 8,014 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | 2 | — | 4,045 mi | |
| ENGINE | 24 | 1 | 1 | 26,874 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | — | — | 22,362 mi | |
| SEATS | 13 | — | — | 34,458 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | — | — | 517 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,642 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 767 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 57,635 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 23,760 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 2,855 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 6 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 77,524 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 | — | — | 99,230 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 623 mi |
Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Sonata
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~313,922 vehicles.
Hyundai 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.
Hyundai 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.
Hyundai 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."
Hyundai 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."
Hyundai 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.
Hyundai 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."
Other Hyundai Sonata Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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