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5NPET4AC1AH••••••2010 Hyundai SONATA
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2010 Hyundai SONATA build (22 vs 6).
22on this build
290on the model
50builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 13Service Brakes 2Power Train 2Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashDec 2014
The contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into three vehicles before being able to come to a stop. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not…
SteeringMar 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was constantly pulling to the right. The contact had to steer to the left to keep the vehicle centered. The failure persisted even after wheel adjustments had been…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2020
My car check engine light is on for a while.it’s yellow solid light seen on my car dashboard.I went repair center and he advice and changed my car vent valve and light goes out for some days and again appear. I change my car gas cap too but it didn’t work. I spent a lot of money…
StructureFeb 2020
Rear passenger door handle (exterior) broken - february 2020. All 4 door handles have broken on this car between 2015-2020! Hyundai paid for the first 1 but for the 2nd and 3rd told me, essentially, "too bad, door handles break." apparently they do on 2010 hyundai sonata's as…
Latches/locks/linkagesSep 2014
The contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that all four door handles became fractured and separated from the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,526
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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 5NPET4AC1AH626514 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.