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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPE24AF9GH••••••2016 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2016 Hyundai SONATA build (32 vs 14).
32on this build
701on the model
50builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 22Electrical System 8Power Train 4Vehicle Speed Control 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, other drivers started beeping the horn and shouting that the vehicle was on fire. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact then noticed flames under the front end of…
Air BagscrashSep 2019
- sudden accecleration surge when releasing brake. When turning into parking and when light turn green and releasing brake. - spuratic acceleration decrease when driving... Most recent: pulling into parking stall ( left) as I pulled foward and release brake to move up another…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2026
I contact the Hyundai dealer about my 2016 Hyundai sonata. For all I know those vehicles have recalls with engine failure/stalling due to premature rod bearing wear, fire risks from malfunctioning electric oil pumps. My car is having those exact problems with the abs lights…
Power TrainOct 2025
Vehicle stalled while driving
EngineAug 2025
I was going down the highway and noticed a weird sound and when off the highway it just shut down on me thank God I was able to pull in a median and I could not drive or start it. No other warning signs. I had it towed to a mechanic and they told me the engine was blown and he…
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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 5NPE24AF9GH357569 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.