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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·November 17, 2025

Hyundai recalls 85,043 2020–2023 Sonata cars because a damaged valve can melt the fuel tank

A damaged check valve can let air into the fuel tank, making it expand and touch hot exhaust parts and melt, which can cause a fuel leak and raise the risk of a fire.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve, check the fuel tank and replace it if needed, and update the engine software, all free of charge. Owners can call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and cite recall number 286.

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Recall details

Product
Hyundai Sonata 2020–2023
Company
Hyundai Motor America
Hazard
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Units
85,043 vehicles
Owner notification
March 9, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
November 17, 2025
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 25V796000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 286
  • Model years: 2020–2023

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
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.
Consequence
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action
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.

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