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Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai's mid-size sedan flagship, crowned by the 290-hp N Line, one of the quickest front-drive sedans on sale.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Hyundai Sonata is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 185 to 290 horsepower, achieving up to 32 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 4 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Hyundai Sonata 2020 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Hyundai Sonata Sedan2020 Spec

Years

1985 - present

Power

185 - 290 hp

Best MPG

32 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2020 Recalls

4 campaigns

Complaints

182 filed

01At a glance

Hyundai Sonata by the numbers

TopicHyundai SonataDetail
Power range185 - 290 hp4 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy27 - 32 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2020)4Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2020)182ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel typesPetrolFWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4900 x 1859 x 1445 mmL x W x H, 2840 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Hyundai Sonata NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★4★5★5★0
20265★4★5★5★0
20265★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0
20215★4★5★5★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2020 Hyundai Sonata open recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

20V213000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 191.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

20V122000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

22V196000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Fix: Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

25V796000

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.

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.

05Pick your year

Hyundai Sonata generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Hyundai Sonata generations

SpecificationSonata VIII2020 – present (DN8)Sonata VII2015 – 2019 (LF)
Power Output191 – 290 hp185 – 245 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 32 MPG combinedUp to 30 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h5.7s7.2s
Exterior Dimensions4900 × 1859 × 1445 mm4855 × 1865 × 1475 mm
Wheelbase2840 mm2805 mm
Powertrains Verified2 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Hyundai Sonata: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata have?

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has 4 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Hyundai Sonata get?

Across verified powertrains, the Sonata achieves 27 to 32 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Hyundai Sonata have?

Power ranges from 185 hp to 290 hp across 4 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the Hyundai Sonata safe?

The 2026 Sonata earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 11 tested model years.

What are common Hyundai Sonata problems?

NHTSA has 182 owner complaints on file for the 2020 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 5 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Hyundai Sonata have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1985 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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