2020–2023 Hyundai Sonata Fuel System Recall 25V796000 (Hyundai 286)

NHTSA recall 25V796000 (Hyundai recall 286) covers about 85,043 2020–2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 17, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V796000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

85,043
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2023
model years
Nov 17, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Fuel system

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Mar 9, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 286

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V796000 as 286. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "286 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Hyundai Sonata2020–2023All Sonata recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 17, 2025
Owner notification
Mar 9, 2026
Build dates covered
Oct 22, 2019 to Oct 7, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 25V796000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V796000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V796000 or 286). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V796000?

NHTSA recall 25V796000 (Hyundai recall 286) covers about 85,043 2020–2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Nov 17, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V796000?

NHTSA's record for 25V796000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V796000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Hyundai dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V796000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve." NHTSA lists Mar 9, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Hyundai recall number for 25V796000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 286. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (286) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V796000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V796000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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