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5NPE34AF1JH••••••2018 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Hyundai SONATA build (15 vs 8).
15on this build
366on the model
47builds in total
Most reportedEngine 10Power Train 4Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureOct 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The paint is peeling off the car, when I went to the dealership they said this is a known problem for 2015-2018, but they can't fix it there is no recall. It is causing rust. The…
Power TrainJul 2026
I recently had the 9C2 Emissions recall update performed on my car, and since the update my car drives like total garbage after a cold start. It hesitates to accelerate, it bucks when trying to accelerate, and it’s to the point the engine is about to stall. I took it back to the…
Fuel SystemMay 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with an inoperable low-pressure fuel pump. The contact was informed that…
SteeringJan 2025
The engine stalls when driving, loses power, hard time to start. It uses an extensive amount of oil. Losing power/stalling can result in accident or fire in my engine. Yes check engine light came on said it was coils/plugs changed them 2xs already. Took it to a mechanic was told…
Electrical SystemNov 2024
43000 miles on car. Original owner. New battery. Car does not cold start in the morning. All electronics light up, but engine doesn't start. This is a known issue from all the posts i found online, yet Hyundai has not issued a recall. I paid 300 for a battery 2 weeks ago and 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 5NPE34AF1JH643159 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.