The 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.
The risk
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2020 | 181 | 4 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2021 | 134 | 4 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2022 | 94 | 3 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2023 | 88 | 2 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2025
18 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Hyundai Motor America filed 205 campaigns in all.
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| 25V637000 24 Sept 2025 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 25V633000 23 Sept 2025 | Lamborghini (Automobili Lamborghini) |
| 25V634000 23 Sept 2025 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| 25V597000 11 Sept 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025