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Hyundai Sonata Recall 20V122: Incorrect tire size label could lead to wrong tire fitment

NHTSA campaign 20V122, reported February 28, 2020, 5,044 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual list an incorrect tire size for these vehicles. This could lead an owner to install the wrong tire size, which may affect handling and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall covers certain vehicles built between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. Hyundai will mail owners notices and dealers will install new label stickers over the incorrect tire pressure label and in the owner's manual. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer.

If you own a 2020 Sonata, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions. Until the correction is made, confirm your tire size against the tire sidewall or your owner's manual's tire information from a trusted source.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V122Hyundai Motor America
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
The incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Sonata2020