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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5NPEU46F36H016590 · Checked Oct 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 60

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5NPEU46F36H•••••• 2006 Hyundai SONATA

This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2006 Hyundai SONATA build (60 vs 11).

60on this build
886on the model
78builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
4injuries
Most reported Air Bags 20 Visibility 10 Suspension 8 Electrical System 7

What owners of this build wrote

Electronic Stability Control (esc) crash Feb 2019
My vehicle was moving upon coming to a stop. I tried the brake system but my car wouldn't stop and caused an accident. That's what I remember
Vehicle Speed Control crash Feb 2019
The brakes on my 2006 hyundai sonata failed on me as I was driving. My car seemed to have not been working properly
Suspension fire Nov 2013
This vehicle was taken to the authorized service center of hyundai on october 29,2013 for the safety recalls received from hyundai motor america (NHTSA campaign number 13V-354 and failure of ocs recall by NHTSA).since the service personnel insisted to do 70,000 mile service I…
Seat Belts Jul 2020
I have a code b1448
Unknown Or Other Apr 2020
The driver's side sun visor arm is broken. It won't stay up. I have velcro on it but when it's hot, it loosens the glue and it falls down blocking my vision while driving. It's either up or down, no in-between
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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 5NPEU46F36H016590 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.