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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5NMS2DAJ5NH397245 · Checked Aug 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5NMS2DAJ5NH•••••• 2022 Hyundai SANTA FE

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2022 Hyundai SANTA FE build (4 vs 2).

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188on the model
100builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Forward Collision Avoidance Dec 2025
The vehicle has activated it emergency breaking feature several times now on the last couple of months witouth any reason to do so. Presenting a major risk for the occupants and to other vehicles on the roads
Fuel/propulsion System Jul 2025
Vehicle failed to accelerate while operating on the highway. Pulled over and shut vehicle off and smelled gas. Vehicle would not stay started. Towed to dealer and was told it was a defective fuel injector. All injectors were replaced. Apparently this is a known problem. This…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2024
The horn on this. Vehicle has been replaced 4 times in 2.5 years. It has failed and on three occasions I nearly hit a pedestrian and other vehicles. I asked my service representative, John King, of Lia Hyundai in Albany NY if there is a recall on this issue. He said no. I…
Electrical System Dec 2024
The integrated thermal monitor is stuck. When I took it to Ken Vance Hyundai today, they said it is a common issue and if left unfixed. It would blow the engine

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5NMS2DAJ5NH397245 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.