2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonata Hybrid years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. That ranks 10th out of 16 Sonata Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 38% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 2,300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | 2,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Problem: 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."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Hyundai Sonata Hybrid years
← 2019 Sonata Hybrid · 2021 Sonata Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Sonata Hybrid | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 Sonata Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 55 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2019 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonata Hybrid | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 80 | 3 |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 133 | 5 |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 54 | 4 |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 28 | 3 |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 108 | 4 |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 154 | 6 |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 96 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonata Hybrid model years, the 2020 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.