Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent owners have reported 2 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's dynamic brake support/brake assist (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Accent


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Hyundai Accent

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the contact felt the vehicle accelerating while braking. The contact was able to make it home, the contact shafted the vehicle to park and the vehicle kept accelerating without any warning.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The aeb light came on in car. Car was brought home 15 min later and parked in driveway. 3 hours later the car went on fire. The fire department inspected and said it was a mechanical issue. The car was totaled by the insurance company the next day.   Read details...




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