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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPEC4AB2DH••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
That is about average for the 2013 Hyundai SONATA — 25 complaints per build across 73 builds.
19on this build
1802on the model
73builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 9Fuel/propulsion System 4Steering 3Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
FirerelatedfireAug 2022
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Upon inspection, there were…
Electrical SystemfireNov 2020
My engine was recently replaced due to a settlement agreement due to faulty engine which died, this occurred in october 2020 and I received my vehicle back two weeks ago with a new engine. Last night on 11/19/2020 the engine in my vehicle burst into flames while I was parked in…
EngineAug 2026
I am reporting a serious engine failure involving my 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle's engine was previously inspected by a Hyundai dealership as part of a Hyundai engine recall. I followed Hyundai's instructions and brought the vehicle to the dealership for the required…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was restarted. The check warning light was occasionally illuminated.…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2024
The car was running well when suddenly loss power and stall. Have it check with a Scanner it read code P1326 (Knock Sensor) which has been recalled on other Sonatas, and Hyundai Models for the same Problem/Issue. This code (P1326) have Made Hyundai to REPLACE the engine in many…
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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 5NPEC4AB2DH688189 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.