Hyundai Sonata recall 25V796000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA · November 17, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V796000 (Hyundai), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 85,043.
- Component: Fuel System, Gasoline.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Hyundai Motor America
- Source ID
- 25V796000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 238 recall campaigns from Hyundai Motor America since 2010, 20 of them reported in 2025.
- At 85,043 vehicles, it is larger than 91% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2020 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2021 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2022 |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2023 |
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