Worst 2020 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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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 System | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1,600 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | — | 8,014 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 1 | 1 | 26,874 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 22,362 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 13 | — | — | 34,458 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | — | — | 517 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,642 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 767 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 700 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 57,635 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 1,100 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment:Bluetooth/Wifi | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Sonata
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~165,418 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 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."
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2020 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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