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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.
5NPEC4AB2CH••••••2012 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2012 Hyundai SONATA — 18 complaints per build across 79 builds.
25on this build
1459on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 7Engine 6Electrical System 4Exterior Lighting 4
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2019
The contact owned a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph and entering the freeway ramp, the vehicle seized with all warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from underneath his hood. No flames were noticed. The vehicle was…
SteeringcrashAug 2011
While braking hard to avoid a coyote, vehicle pulled hard right even though I was trying to steer left. Was pulled off road to the right and hit a driveway. Caused extensive damage to under carriage and bumper. Notified dealership of the issue while vehicle was repaired at the…
Power TrainApr 2024
I was driving. The tailpipes started smoking I checked engine oil and it was almost empty. No check engine light came on. The engine could have locked up on me on a state hwy that has a 60mph limit! No warning light. No low oil light. No lights came on at all ever. The car still…
Fuel SystemNov 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the key symbol warning light displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway and was able to use a trailer to tow the vehicle to the residence. Neither the…
Exterior LightingJul 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the brake lights remained illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an appointment could be scheduled in August. 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 5NPEC4AB2CH478710 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.