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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5NPEF4JA4LH059742 · Checked Oct 10, 2026
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5NPEF4JA4LH•••••• 2020 Hyundai SONATA

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 3 for the average 2020 Hyundai SONATA build.

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Structure Feb 2021
The vehicle's driver side window is not seated properly and has excessive wind noise when driving. Dealership confirms this issue across multiple models in the 2020 and 2021 hyundai sonata
Steering Oct 2020
When steering there is a loud noise when turning in either direction be it left or right, something is rubbing in the stirring column, with the stirring having for to much play all most turning completely a full circle I have sent in this complaint once before, but gave 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 5NPEF4JA4LH059742 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.