CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
1Recalls
16Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
Trunk May Not Open From Inside, Risking Trapped Occupants
A trunk latch on certain 2019 Genesis G70 and 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles may become damaged.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
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 supplied in the fob. Once you get access, you then have to press the 12v reset button in order to get the car started. This issue has been reported on the Hyundai sonata forums since the introduction of the 2020 sonata. At this point the dealer has not been able to find the issues as they say it has been occur while they have the car. Asking for the problem to occur while they are
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 update related to the battery management system. This did not solve the issue, it continues to stop while in traffic and the dealership refuses to do anything to figure out the cause.
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 has happened while I was driving the vehicle. A sudden disabling of the vehicle without warning poses a safety concern so I thought it best to report the problem. The local Hyundai dealership has heard of this problem, but they are unable to diagnose or repair it
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 that there was an error in the Hybrid system, (v12 battery), but didn't know what's problem. - I left my car there 2 days but can't find the root cause even if there is a code; they said they can't repro it on highway driving. - I might have to pick it up tomorrow without any fix from them.
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 beyond repair. As a result, we have endured financial setbacks from negative equity, costs of repairs, reduced value of the cars, and considerable inconvenience and safety hazards due to these ongoing overheating issues.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: Trunk May Not Open From Inside, Risking Trapped Occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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