Hyundai Motor America: Fuel System, Gasoline (2020 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2022 HYUNDAI SONATA…)
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- Company / brand
- Hyundai Motor America
- Product
- 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA; 2021 HYUNDAI SONATA; 2022 HYUNDAI SONATA; 2023 HYUNDAI SONATA
- Reason / hazard
- A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- What to do (remedy)
- 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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 85043
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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