2020 Hyundai Sonata vs 2020 Subaru Legacy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 2020 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 178 | 121 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 587 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–47 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,998 mi | 6,045 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 45 | 1 |
| Engine | 31 | 4 |
| Power Train | 24 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 7 |
| Seats | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2020 Hyundai Sonata
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.