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Buying a used 2020 Hyundai Sonata? Check these 4 recalls first
No critical-rated recalls here, but the top item is a fuel tank that can melt and leak. The others are narrower: remote parking that may move the car unexpectedly, a trunk release that may fail, and a door label listing the wrong tire size. Fuel and propulsion is also the largest complaint area (45 of 178 unverified NHTSA reports), followed by electrical (40) and engine (31), with 5 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel tank recall was completed, and check for fuel odor around the rear.
- Test the remote parking function and the trunk release before agreeing to buy.
- Compare the tire size on the door label against the tires actually fitted.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata fuel tank can melt and leak | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Hyundai Nexo and Sonata remote parking may move unexpectedly | Electrical System | medium |
| Hyundai Sonata and Genesis G70 trunk release may fail | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
| Hyundai Sonata door label lists wrong tire size | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
178 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 45 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 40 | Yes |
| Engine | 31 | None found |
| Power Train | 24 | None found |
| Seats | 16 | None found |
| Structure | 16 | None found |