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2020 Hyundai Sonata

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,387

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2025637 · manufacturer campaign R0291 (51D298)

18 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2020–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine. This safety recall replaces emissions recall no. ECR-H0003-24-005 (Hyundai recall no. C0566). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect the fuel tank and surrounding components and repair them, as necessary.

5,616 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022143 · manufacturer campaign R0213 (21D040 & 21D041)

28 March 2022

Transport Canada lists: G 70 2019 · Sonata 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.

Why it matters

If a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect trunk latch and, if necessary, replace the trunk latch base.

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Other

Transport Canada recall 2020156 · manufacturer campaign R0168 (01D029)

9 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be an error in the software that controls the Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature. This error could cause the vehicle to continue to move in its last commanded direction, even if a system malfunction is detected.

Why it matters

A malfunction of the Remote Smart Parking Assist could increase the risk of a crash and injury to bystanders.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the RSPA software.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 78% of 88 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
181 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Hyundai Sonata get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Hyundai Sonata at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 181 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Hyundai Sonata for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,387 in fuel, producing roughly 3,557 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.