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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
KMHDH4AE8BU••••••2011 Hyundai ELANTRA
That is about average for the 2011 Hyundai ELANTRA — 8 complaints per build across 47 builds.
12on this build
391on the model
47builds in total
2injuries
Most reportedSteering 4Air Bags 3Tires 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionJan 2025
My car was recalled by Hyundai for a critical safety issue and has been at the dealership since July of 2024 awaiting repairs due to missing parts. Despite repeated follow-ups, Hyundai has been unable to provide a timeline for the repair. Recently, they offered to buy back the…
SteeringNov 2023
The steering wheel usually vibrates when using the brake and it dies the same thing when going 60mph or 70mph
Air BagsSep 2018
Takata recall my airbag light stays on constantly and it seems to be an issues ybat is covered by warranty although my dealer quoted me $385
Power TrainJun 2016
The contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle jerked and lost speed. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. When…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Dec 2015
The 2011 elantra has severe under steer and over steer I don't want to drive the car till it is fixed. It is scary
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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 KMHDH4AE8BU131955 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.