What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

EPA figures for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA gave the 2020 Hyundai Sonata (2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Hyundai · 2020

2020 Hyundai Sonata

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.

5/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

5/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	27	37	31	293
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	28	38	32	282
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	27	36	31	291

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 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."

Campaign 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.

Campaign 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."

Campaign 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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

276 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel/propulsion System 45 Electrical System 40 Engine 31

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.