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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5NPEC4AC8DH••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SONATA build (40 vs 24).
40on this build
1788on the model
73builds in total
2involved a crash
3involved a fire
4injuries
Most reportedEngine 15Steering 10Electrical System 6Air Bags 4
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireOct 2025
Sir this is not first time to make complaint I brought my car to Hyundai company after I got an appointment and they called text emailed me and the know my car information on 10/1/2025 I brought my car but they mentioned wrong VIN NUMBER and after that I came back on 10/8/2025…
Exterior LightingfireSep 2025
I bought this car before less than 3 months when. When I was drive the car on [XXX] the car just stop stopped no power without any warning when the car stop I just came from home. It’s far it’s like the distance between my home and the place the car stop in the highway. It’s…
SteeringcrashSep 2018
Steering malfunction occurred about 10 minutes into a drive on the highway. While travelling about 45 to 50mph, the car unexpectedly started pulling to the right, and would not respond when the steering wheel was turned to the left. It was almost like changing lanes, in that…
Air BagscrashOct 2017
Takata inflators/airbag control units/electrical circuits. Ref. NHTSA recall number: 18V137000. Air bags on drivers side failed to inflate upon severe drivers side impact
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart 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 5NPEC4AC8DH532893 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.