Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 17 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
25V796000NHTSA report received November 2025Model years: 2020–2023
NHTSA campaign 25V796000: Hyundai Sonata fuel system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Consequence: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve.
24V583000NHTSA report received August 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V583000: Hyundai Sonata exterior lighting recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge.
23V526000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V526000: Hyundai Sonata power train recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
22V746000NHTSA report received October 2022Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 22V746000: Hyundai Sonata power train recall
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary.
22V196000NHTSA report received March 2022Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 22V196000: Hyundai Sonata latches/locks/linkages recall
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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge.
21V00M000NHTSA report received December 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V00M000: Hyundai Sonata visibility recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
Consequence: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge.
21V749000NHTSA report received September 2021Model years: 2016–2017
NHTSA campaign 21V749000: Hyundai Sonata exterior lighting recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
Consequence: A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge.
21V619000NHTSA report received August 2021Model years: 2017–2018
NHTSA campaign 21V619000: Hyundai Sonata latches/locks/linkages recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."
Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge.
21V524000NHTSA report received July 2021Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 21V524000: Hyundai Sonata fuel system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge.
20V213000NHTSA report received April 2020Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V213000: Hyundai Sonata electrical system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge.
20V122000NHTSA report received February 2020Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V122000: Hyundai Sonata equipment recall
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."
Consequence: 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 per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): 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.
17V359000NHTSA report received June 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V359000: Hyundai Sonata parking brake recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Sonata and Genesis vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
Consequence: If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake switch, free of charge.
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Other midsize sedans to weigh against the Hyundai Sonata. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Hyundai Sonata?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, visibility, electrical system, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages, fuel system. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Hyundai Sonata recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Hyundai Sonata at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Hyundai Sonata pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Hyundai Sonata through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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