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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPEC4AC1DH••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SONATA build (47 vs 24).
47on this build
1780on the model
73builds in total
2involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 15Steering 11Electrical System 5Fuel/propulsion System 5
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2025
The contact owned a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled fuel and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment with no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the engine had caught on fire. The…
Electrical SystemfireMar 2022
On May 7th 2022 my 2013 Hyundai Sonata engine caught fire just driving down the road. I had only bought it 2 months prior. Smoke started coming pouring out of the vents and I had to pull over and have the fire department put it out. Hyundai has looked at it and offered to pay…
Fuel/propulsion SystemSep 2025
Theres a know recall for this issue. Recall 189 AND 227 for hyundai. Fuel leak right by the regulator on the hose. Mine is doing the exact thing. My motor isnt covered for some reason. Same make and model. So id like to make a complaint and make it know the exact same issue is…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted right into the neighborhood and stopped in front of the neighbor's home. The…
StructureDec 2024
About a year ago, I went out one morning, and the Rear Passenger Door would not engage or open. I tried using the key fob, as well as manual lock, trying to lock and unlock, and it still would not open. No one can get into the car from the outside. No one can get out of the car…
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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 5NPEC4AC1DH538065 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.