The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a elevated safety risk profile with 4 recall campaigns and 166 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

166

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V2130002020-09-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

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20V1220002020-28-02

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

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.

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22V1960002022-28-03

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

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."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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25V7960002025-18-11

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 166 owners have filed complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel/propulsion System21

02Unknown Or Other15

03Electrical System9

04Fuel System, Gasoline8

05Structure7

166 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

31–52mpg combined

27-50city

36-54hwy

$1,300-$2,200/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata returns 31–52 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Sonata Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

52mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

50 city54 hwy~$1,300/yr10/10 Clean

Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

47mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

45 city51 hwy~$1,450/yr10/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic (S8)

31mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city37 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Sonata - Automatic (S8)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Sonata

35States

27%in top 3

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1,03010%

TXTexas

8949%

CACalifornia

8128%

PAPennsylvania

5896%

GAGeorgia

5365%

NYNew York

4975%

DEDelaware

4324%

NJNew Jersey

4114%

DCWashington DC

2873%

AZArizona

2853%

ILIllinois

2783%

NCNorth Carolina

2763%

MOMissouri

2573%

OHOhio

2502%

MDMaryland

2392%

INIndiana

2122%

TNTennessee

1982%

RIRhode Island

1952%

OK192

NH166

AL159

WA153

MN146

UT138

CT134

CO123

VA95

OR95

WI94

MI92

MA90

LA89

NV76

NE66

KY54

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Hyundai Sonata a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

You'll get between 31 and 52 MPG combined from the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems top the list with 166 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.