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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
5NPE24AF1JH••••••2018 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2018 Hyundai SONATA — 8 complaints per build across 47 builds.
7on this build
358on the model
47builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 4Electrical System 2Tires 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashMar 2023
The vehicle had safety and mechanical problems shortly after purchase, even with low mileage. The issues included warning lights, abnormal noises, repeated mechanical failures, and poor performance that affected the safe operation of the vehicle. These problems started early and…
EngineJul 2025
I am submitting a formal complaint regarding ongoing and severe engine issues with my 2018 Hyundai Sonata SE. Despite proper maintenance, the vehicle has developed extreme oil consumption and misfire problems that have made the car unreliable, unsafe, and financially burdensome.…
StructureFeb 2023
The paint has been chipping from the hood and top
Latches/locks/linkagesDec 2021
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the trunk latch was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V619000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was…
Electrical SystemSep 2018
2018 hyundai sonata. Consumer writes in regards to rusty brakes. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle had issues start during cold weather. It would take about 15 minutes or longer for the vehicle to turn on. The battery needed to be replaced prematurely
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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 5NPE24AF1JH614716 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.