2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.…
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,150 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Over the last 3 months at least a dozen times the 12v auxiliary battery is completely dead after parking the car outdoors for an hour or so. This poses a safety issue, especially at night because you”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2024 · Electrical system
“On July 15th I was driving away from work and my car suddenly stopped accelerating. I was able to get it towed to a body shop I previously had it repaired at. They said the battery system was blowing”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2024 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata (Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid Blue). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 31–52 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–50 / 36–54 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 6 | 96 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 6 | 154 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 108 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 27 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 54 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 132 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 80 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 16 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 55 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
How do I know if my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V196000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.