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2020 Hyundai Sonata HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-196 the manufacturer reports only 77% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
6Electrical system
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Sonata Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonata Hybrid median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Sonata Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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