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5XYZU3LB4DG••••••2013 Hyundai SONATA
This build is quieter than most: 12 complaints against 24 for the average 2013 Hyundai SONATA build.
12on this build
1780on the model
73builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 7Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireJun 2025
On June 6,2025 my car caught fire under the hood on the way home from work. I was then told my car has an ABS module recall and thats whats caused the fire, as well as, electrical shortage. Hyundai finally came to get car on June 27. They refuse to fix or communicate with me on…
EnginefireOct 2024
The engine went on fire and smoke’s up. I had to remove the battery and get out of the car before it burn. Luckily I am okay but the engine seized
Service BrakesOct 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet…
TiresAug 2014
The contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. The vehicle is equipped with kuhmo solus kl21 tires, size p235/65 r17. The contact stated that the front passenger side tire deflated on three occasions. The contact would add air to the tire, but it would continue to deflate. The…
Electrical SystemJun 2013
6/25/13 my wife was traveling approximately 45mph on a 95 degree day (florida) when the air conditioner briefly blew hot air then stop producing any air period. The a/c light turned off and none of the other buttons would work. She took it to the local hyundai dealership where…
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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 5XYZU3LB4DG065928 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.