The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V796000·Announced 2026-06-11

2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata: fuel tank fire risk from damaged check valve

Hyundai is recalling 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles due to a damaged check valve that allows air into the fuel tank. The tank can expand and contact hot exhaust, melting and potentially leaking fuel, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural fuel system defect with significant potential for fire risk due to fuel tank melting and leakage. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, placing this in the High category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2020-2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicles due to a defective check valve in the fuel system. The damaged check valve allows air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand.

When the fuel tank expands, it can contact hot exhaust components. This contact causes the fuel tank to melt. A melted fuel tank can leak gasoline, significantly increasing the risk of vehicle fire.

Hyundai has notified owners by mail starting March 13, 2026. The remedy consists of inspecting and replacing the check valve, inspecting the fuel tank assembly for damage and replacing it if necessary, and updating the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge.

Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions. The recall number is 25V796000 (NHTSA) or 286 (Hyundai). Approximately 85,043 vehicles are affected.

The recalled product

Product
2020 HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
  • fire
  • fuel-leak
  • structural-defect
Affected units
85,043

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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