2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata recall: Fuel Tank May Leak
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 18, 2025.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
85,043 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata.
- Compared with
Hyundai Motor America has 23 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 20 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
20 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 7, 2024 2024 Hyundai Sonata recall: Brake Lights Flash During Braking/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- July 27, 2023 2023-2024 Hyundai Palisade, 2023-2024 Hyundai Tucson, 2023 Hyundai Elantra and 2 more models recall: Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Oct. 6, 2022 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE, 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata, 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N and 3 more models recall: Loss of Drive Power (agency record)
- May 6, 2022 2013-2014 Hyundai Sonata recall: Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Crack and Leak (agency record)
- March 28, 2022 2019 Genesis G70, 2020 Hyundai Sonata, 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recall: Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Hyundai Sonata 2020-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V796000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 85,043 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 286 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record