Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 135 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (50 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Elantra


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Hyundai Elantra

The Warnings problem

I am reporting a safety-related defect involving the vehicle’s infotainment and forward safety systems. When this occurs, the vehicle also shows a “check forward safety system” warning message. Diagnostic trouble code c162078 is triggered, indicating a front radar out of alignment.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

No accident has occurred as of yet (for my case). Ongoing issues with Hyundai left brake bulb and center brake bulb burning out due to over-amperage. These two are on their own 10a circuit separate from the 5a circuit for the right brakelight bulb.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

When I am using cruise control, my car will just randomly slam on its breaks. I have taken my car into the dealer multiple times, and they have written it off everytime. They have said it’s “direct sunlight” yet I can prove it’s not happening in the sunlight.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving with cruise control activated, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...




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