2020 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints make up 30 of 178 total complaints (17%) for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, with a median failure mileage of 17,529. There is one related recall (22V196000) covering a defective trunk latch. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 30
- 17% of 178
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,529 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Doors reportedly open on their own while driving, without the unlock button being pressed.
- Owners describe frame rust appearing near the driver side under the hood shortly after purchase.
- Rear doors are reported to retain and leak water into the cabin after rain.
- Driver side windows are described as not seated properly, causing excessive wind noise while driving.
- Owners report the driver seat's front weld separating from its positioning bar, leaving the seat loose and tilted.
- Some owners describe exterior paint peeling and stripping from the hood, doors, bumpers, and side skirts.
- Multiple owners describe the fuel tank appearing to expand or bulge, pushing up the rear seat and sometimes accompanied by a popping noise and fuel smell.
When 2020 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 23, 2020, latest Aug 20, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata
- NHTSA 22V196000Mar 28, 2022Structure & Body63,461 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
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."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA list for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?
- NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Sonata, which is 17% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?
- Yes. Recall campaign 22V196000, reported March 28, 2022, covers a trunk latch that may become damaged and prevent the trunk from opening from inside. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2020 Sonata?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 Sonata is 17,529 miles.
- Did Structure & Body problems on the 2020 Sonata cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Sonata.
- How does the 2020 Sonata compare to other model years for Structure & Body complaints?
- The 2020 Sonata's 17% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Sonata years listed, such as 2019 at 4% and 2021 at 5%, though lower than 2010's 50% share.