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5NPEB4AC5DH••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SONATA build (91 vs 24).
91on this build
1788on the model
73builds in total
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 33Steering 15Exterior Lighting 15Electrical System 14
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemfireJan 2026
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact's son noticed an unusual sound coming from the hood compartment. The…
Exterior LightingfireDec 2019
All exterior lights on the car are continuously having to be replaced. Drivers side brake light caught fire and melted the assembly. Bulb will no longer fit or cannot be mounted because of the melted assembly. Brake light even though its been changed works sporadically. This…
Air BagscrashJul 2018
Yesterday at 2:10 pm I was in a vehicle accident. I was in motion on the highway and a jeep t-boned me. I had just turned onto the highway so I was o ly going about 20 mph. The other vehicle was coming out of a parking lot at a high speed and smacked into me. My vehicle then…
EngineDec 2025
It is a known issue on several makes and years on Hyundais. Excessive oil consumption. Burning a quart every 375 miles. At one point we had no oil in the car at all. Causing a potential major safety issue lubricating parts of the engine. Etc. We have contacted Hyundai several…
Power TrainAug 2024
I have a 2013 Hyundai sonata in which the engine was recalled close to about 2 years ago. About 3 days ago my engine just randomly gave out on the highway in rush hour traffic the middle of me driving. And now I am without a vehicle and my car is sitting at lake Norman Hyundai…
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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 5NPEB4AC5DH725716 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.