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2020 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata

Other
47
Electrical
24
Powertrain
21
Structure
12
Seats
12
Engine
8
Airbags
7
Fuel System
7
Steering
7
Speed Control
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 19, 2026ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOn 2/19/2026 while driving, my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited 1.6T began making several loud explosive ...
Feb 18, 2026ENGINEI have had my car since January of 2023 and I have had no significant issues. I bought the car with ...
Jun 29, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhille driving back to Washington state my car check engine light came on and the car shut off while...
Dec 21, 2023ENGINEIn May of 2023 my check engine light came on. Took the car to the dealer and the diagnosis was that ...
Oct 19, 2022ENGINE,STRUCTURE2020 HYUNDAI SONATA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED...
Jun 1, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBeen having an issue with a check engine light and a popping noise in the from the front of the vehi...
Nov 17, 2020ENGINEON NOV. 17 WHILE DRIVING APP. 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT ITSELF OFF. ALL OF THE DAS...
Mar 13, 2020ENGINEMY CAR STALLED AND STUTTERED BETWEEN 1000 AND 1500 MILES IN TRAFFIC AND COULDN'T GET IT INTO GEAR ON...

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