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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NMZU3LB2JH••••••2018 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
314on the model
122builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashJan 2018
I was slowly crossing three traffic lanes and turning left. No one was coming from the right, so I applied the throttle in the inside lane and nothing happened. The car stalled without warning. It left me in the road and I was t-boned in the driver's door. The other driver was…
EngineMar 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking while coming to a stop. The check engine…
Service BrakesFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V056000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
Power TrainMar 2026
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Purchased January 2026 took to Oxmoor Hyundai Service Center March 2026. February 2026 began using oil at a measured rate of 700 miles per tank of oil. Used 3 full tanks of oil within the month of February. Oil lights and engine lights on and off and…
EngineNov 2020
Vehicle died when driving on city street then would not start. Had to have vehicle towed. Was told it was the alternator and the battery is dead. Hyundai won't replace the battery as they said battery was over 3 years old. The battery was fine until the alternator killed the…
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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 5NMZU3LB2JH057005 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.