NHTSAGeneral Alert
Hyundai Motor America - Fuel Tank May Leak
Published: November 18, 2025Recall ID: 25V796000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fuel Tank May Leak
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Tank May Leak |
| Nhtsa id | 25V796000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V796000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 12.00 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 286 |
| Potentially affected | 85043 |
| Report received date | 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |