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2021 Hyundai Sonata Recall List

4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, affecting fuel system, transmission & powertrain, and visibility & wipers. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Hyundai dealer.

Recall campaigns
4
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Nov 17, 2025
Owner complaints
133

All 2021 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 25V796000Nov 17, 2025Fuel System85,043 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    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.

    Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 22V746000Oct 6, 2022Transmission & Powertrain56,148 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

  3. NHTSA 21V00M000Dec 28, 2021Visibility & Wipers26,413 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    Risk: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

  4. NHTSA 21V524000Jul 9, 2021Fuel System15,752 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, covering fuel system, transmission & powertrain, and visibility & wipers.
Are 2021 Hyundai Sonata recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 25V796000, reported Nov 17, 2025, concerning the fuel system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.