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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5NPE24AF3HH555369 · Checked Sep 10, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 23

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5NPE24AF3HH•••••• 2017 Hyundai SONATA

This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2017 Hyundai SONATA build (23 vs 11).

23on this build
743on the model
66builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Engine 13 Steering 4 Structure 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Air Bags crash Sep 2020
The contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, another vehicle made an illegal-u turn and crashed into the driver side. The rear driver seat air bag deployed partially but no other air bags deployed. The contact and her husband sustained…
Vehicle Speed Control crash May 2019
May 3, 2019 2:34 p.m, contact was driving very slowly to make the turn into my assigned parking space, when all of a sudden, on its own, my car accelerated at great speed, forcefully pressing me against the seat back, flying over the stop curb at the front of my space,…
Engine Apr 2026
Burns through oil Oil will be black and barely any on the dip stick Cannot make it to recommended oil change miles or date Goes into limp mode
Tires Nov 2025
Tire blew out at low speed near residential area on the tire sidewall in a square shape approximately 3inches wide and 3inches long on each side. The blown out square area is still attached from the outer tire area like an open flap. The sidewall failed four inches in from the…
Steering Jun 2023
I’ve had my 2017 Hyundai Sonata for approximately 1 year, purchased through a Carmax dealership. With no explanation, while making a left hand turn the steering wheel locked for about 1-2 seconds and all lights related to the steering and braking system appeared on 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 5NPE24AF3HH555369 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.