Hyundai recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Sonata 2020–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V796000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 85,043
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- 286
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting Aug 7, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Power train Jul 27, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Power train Oct 6, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Fuel system, gasoline May 6, 2022
- Genesis / Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Mar 28, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.