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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPD84LF4LH••••••2020 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
235on the model
46builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 2Electrical System 2Power Train 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashAug 2020
At approximately 16,000 ' 17,000 miles the car started having technical and electrical issues. There seemed to be an issue with the regular headlights and high beam setting. On the passenger side of the car, the glove box light, the overhead reading light, and the charging port…
Forward Collision AvoidanceApr 2026
Around 9 p.m., I was driving home on the XXX highway at about 60 mph. The road was clear, with no obstacles ahead, and it was lightly drizzling in the [XXX] area. Suddenly, the car's emergency braking system activated, then returned to normal. Although it startled me, thankfully…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Assist safety feature failed to function as intended. The messages “Forward Collision Avoidance”, and “Lane Assist Camera Disabled” were displayed. The…
StructureJan 2025
Paint is peeling off vehicle
EngineNov 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine cranked but the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed engine and the contact was informed that 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 5NPD84LF4LH621508 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.