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Model Year Problem Record

Hyundai Sonata 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

182Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System60 complaints

60 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V796000.

Electrical System40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V213000.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V196000.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V122000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V122000Reported February 28, 2020 - 5,044 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 5,044 vehicles across all affected models.

20V213000Reported April 9, 2020 - 11,870 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 11,870 vehicles across all affected models.

22V196000Reported March 28, 2022 - 63,461 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 63,461 vehicles across all affected models.

25V796000Reported November 17, 2025 - 85,043 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 85,043 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202027
202116
202213
202312
202440
202533
202641
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.