Hyundai Sonata (2020-2023): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 25V796000 · Nov 17, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
85,043
vehicles affected
85,043
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V796000
- Date
- Nov 17, 2025
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 85,043
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 2020-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V796000?
1 model: Hyundai Sonata (2020-2023), about 85,043 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V796000?
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.
What can happen?
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.