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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8SC13D55U915863 · Checked Aug 24, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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KM8SC13D55U•••••• 2005 Hyundai SANTA FE

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3on this build
186on the model
53builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Electrical System 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Air Bags Aug 2018
I took my car to get checked after a air bag light came on at the dealership. After their diagnostic they want to charge me $2500 to fix a seat belt buckle and a sensor under the occupant seat. I have had this car under a year and do not have the type of income to correct this…
Electrical System Aug 2014
The rear wiper will turn on even though the car is off and there is no key in the ignition. Even after pulling the fuse the wiper will not turn off. Also, came home last night and the drl on the car were on. Once the car is turn off the lights will always go off after the…
Air Bags Nov 2016
The contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that the drivers side and the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the drivers side and front passenger side seat belts needed to be…

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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 KM8SC13D55U915863 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.