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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5XYZT3LB6FG••••••2015 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2015 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
82on the model
53builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineAug 2023
Husband was driving on interstate in Indianapolis, Indiana on 8/18/2023. Went to pass another vehicle and suddenly lost power. Was able to get pulled over on the shoulder and had car towed to repair shop. Mechanic advised motor seized up, unable to get the engine to even turn…
Service BrakesMay 2022
The contact co-owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V358000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 21V303000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer…
EngineJan 2022
My car shut down while traveling at a normal speed on a freeway and I had to pull over as it slowed down. This was unsafe on a busy highway while I waited 3 hours to be towed. The car dealer service center stated a faulty connecting rod bearing failure caused the problem and…
EngineOct 2021
On or about October 16th 2021. After leaving a resturant I was unable to restart my car. It just would not turn over. I called a tow truck thinking It was possibly the starter. The vehicle was towed to Kia, where it was purchased. Upon inspection they(mechanics) also thought it…
Service BrakesOct 2020
The contact owns a 2015 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving, the brakes locked up and started to shift with the check engine warning light flashing. The contact called nalley hyundai (7909 mall pkwy, stonecrest, ga 30038) and informed the dealer of 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 5XYZT3LB6FG253324 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.