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5NPEC4AB5CH489796 — 2012 Hyundai Sonata — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Hyundai Sonata Se/Limited

Lot #12127468 · VIN 5NPEC4AB5CH489796

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12127468

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 11 432 USDRepair estimate: 12 600 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine522 144 ₴≈ 11 674 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 914 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 5NPEC4AB5CH489796 history

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About this model

2012 Hyundai Sonata

Середньорозмірний седан · generation 2015–2024

Our takeМожна брати, але ТІЛЬКИ якщо в Carfax є запис про engine replacement по recall (Theta II 2.4L). Без цього — пасткa: двигун може встати в будь-який момент. 2.0L Turbo — без проблем з recall.

Strengths

10-річна гарантія на двигун в США — машини з аукціону часто ще в гарантії
Найбільший салон в класі — більше за Camry / Accord
2.4L GDI — простий двигун без турбо

Weaknesses

Theta II 2.4L GDI (2011–2018) — масовий рекол через виробничий дефект (Engine seizure)
Низька залишкова вартість в Україні

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Hyundai Sonata 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 1556. Of these — crashes: 51, fires: 95.

Most-reported systems

Engine
567
Steering
301
Electrical System
234
Air Bags
169
Service Brakes
158
Exterior Lighting
141

Official recalls

Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
NHTSA campaign: 18V934000
Seat Belts
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
NHTSA campaign: 17V617000
Seat Belts
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.