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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5NPD74LF5LH617213 · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5NPD74LF5LH•••••• 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA

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246on the model
46builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Exterior Lighting 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine Dec 2025
Subject: Abnormal Engine Failure – Hyundai Case #[XXX] I am filing this complaint regarding my Hyundai vehicle, which suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 150,000 miles. While the vehicle is outside the standard warranty, this type of failure is not consistent…
Electrical System Jul 2025
Both headlights bulbs needed to be replaced several times. Passenger replacement bulb 3 times. Drivers side twice. I have sent Hyundai several emails and have not heard back from them. Case # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…
Power Train Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact also stated that on various occasions, the gear shifter seized between gears. No warning lights were illuminated.…
Electrical System Sep 2020
I believe someone else has linked into my car using an app, and has access to open it and also take control of the brakes, etc

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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 5NPD74LF5LH617213 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.