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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPDH4AE2DH••••••2014 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 9.0× more complaints than the average 2014 Hyundai ELANTRA build (59 vs 7).
59on this build
359on the model
55builds in total
5involved a crash
3involved a fire
5injuries
Most reportedEngine 17Service Brakes 11Steering 11Power Train 6
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2025
On August 9, 2025, my 2013 Hyundai Elantra suffered catastrophic engine failure while driving. The engine seized, creating immediate danger on the road. This vehicle is under NHTSA Recall 23V651000 (Hyundai Recall 251), which warns of fire/engine compartment risks both while…
Electrical SystemfireOct 2024
I was never informed through mail, email, or phone call about a potential fire hazard safety recall from Hyundai. In turn, due to my unawareness of the recall, my 2013 Elantra’s ABS pump had caught on fire, melted into the control module, and melted the ABS electrical harness to…
SteeringcrashDec 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated while attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a curb. The contact stated that her daughter occupied the front…
Air BagscrashJul 2019
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and driving out of the parking lot at 3 mph, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The contact then crashed into four parked vehicles and a few parking signs. The air bags did not deploy.…
TiresfireJun 2017
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra equipped with primewell valera touring ii tires, size: 205/55/r16 (na). While driving approximately 80 mph, the steering wheel began to severely shake and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun around and came to a stop.…
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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 5NPDH4AE2DH253115 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.