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5NPEC4ACXDH••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Hyundai SONATA build (47 vs 25).
47on this build
1799on the model
73builds in total
5involved a crash
2involved a fire
5injuries
Most reportedEngine 19Steering 7Vehicle Speed Control 5Service Brakes 5
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2023
Something with the motor
EnginefireMay 2020
While I was driving on a street city about 35mph the engine died then a minor electrical fire started
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashFeb 2019
Feburary 28 2019 coming home from my mothers birthday dinner my 2013 hyundai sonata accelerated on it's own. The vehicle went from 35mph to 65mph in a few seconds. Between the rain and sudden acceleration the vehicle lost traction. I tried the brakes, emergency brake and tried…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJul 2018
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving 70 mph, smoke appeared from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle had an oil change prior to the failure. The dealer (braman miami hyundai, 2001 ne 2nd ave, miami, fl 33137, (786) 220-6929) acknowledged…
Exterior LightingJul 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the taillight bulbs failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the taillight bulbs overheated and burned out quickly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…
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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 5NPEC4ACXDH530403 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.