5NPEJ4J29LH030678

2020

Available vehicle information

VIN
5NPEJ4J29LH030678
Model year
2020
Country
United States
Record status
fire damage

VIN structure

5NP WMI · EJ4J29 VDS · LH030678 VIS
WMI 5NP World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS EJ4J29 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS LH030678 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code L Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code H Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Sonata
Model year 2020
Manufacturer HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim SEL Plus, SEL Plus Tech
Engine model T-GDI GAMMA II
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city MONTGOMERY
Plant state ALABAMA
Plant country UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

4
4 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 20V213000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report received: 09/04/2020

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles. The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.

Consequence

Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RSPA software, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 191.

Recall 2 20V122000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report received: 28/02/2020

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles produced between October 22, 2019 and February 13, 2020. The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

The incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.

Recall 3 22V196000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Report received: 28/03/2022

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Consequence

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.

Recall 4 25V796000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report received: 18/11/2025

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.

Consequence

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.

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About VIN 5NPEJ4J29LH030678

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN 5NPEJ4J29LH030678 with a 2020. The available archive information lists United States as the vehicle country and fire damage as the record status.

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