2020 Hyundai Sonata safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Hyundai Sonata vehicles were involved in 23 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskA damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to… · Nov 17, 2025
- Crash riskTrunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the… · Mar 28, 2022
- Crash riskRemote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle… · Apr 9, 2020
- Crash riskTire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an… · Feb 28, 2020