Does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the most recent reported on March 28, 2022 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).

How many 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch

NHTSA campaign 22V196000 · reported March 28, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 63,461 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine8
Electrical system6
Unknown or other4
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 1, 2024 · Electrical system
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 cannot easily access the car. You have to fumble around trying to get the key hole cover off in order to use the key…

Aug 22, 2024 · Engine
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 a fuse when it would become undrivable. They took it to the local Hyundai dealership where they applied a new software…

Aug 19, 2024 · Electrical system
Sudden failure of the electrical system with warning that the hybrid battery was in operable. I parked the car, turned it off, reset the 12 V battery, and the car restarted and operated normally. This problem with the 12 V battery needing reset has happened dozens of times while I was parked. This is the first time it…

Jul 16, 2024 · Unknown or other
Car shutdown (stops) in the highway driving 3 times last couple of weeks. - It first shows Battery Warning Light first and car shutdown on highway driving, and slowly park the side. It restarts with jump (it is hybrid system and allows jump inside the car). - When visited Hyundai Kirkland WA dealership, they found…

Dec 27, 2023 · Engine
Case Synopsis: My ownership includes three Hyundai Hybrid vehicles: two 2020 Sonata Hybrids and one 2022 Tucson Hybrid. Each of these cars has consistently manifested engineering defects, predominantly overheating, within a year of purchase. These persistent malfunctions have led to the vehicles being inoperable and…

Sonata Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2017	3	81	1	4
2018	1	9	0	0
2019	0	5	1	0
2020	1	16	1	0
2021	0	55	1	0
2022	0	19	0	0
2023	0	15	3	0

Across all years, the 2012 Sonata Hybrid has the most complaints (155). All Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the most recent reported on March 28, 2022 (Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid, latch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?: Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (6).
How many 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 16 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2024.