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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8K2CAA0LU496499 · Checked Oct 24, 2026
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KM8K2CAA0LU•••••• 2020 Hyundai KONA

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160on the model
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Most reported Engine 2 Service Brakes 1

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Engine Nov 2022
After two years of driving, car seemed to start having engine noises. Felt like loss of acceleration? The vehicle stalled twice after noticing this when in a slower speed. No engine warning light or oil malfunction light ever came on. Our local mechanic said the car was close to…
Service Brakes Feb 2020
While braking forward or backing up their is a continuous scraped noise and it doesn't matter if it rain ,dry ,hot or cold weather.it my noise while braking all the time. It started at 1,000 miles and now it has 8,000 miles.brought it in february 2020.test drive one 6,000 and…

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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 KM8K2CAA0LU496499 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.