Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Elantra

Hyundai Elantra owners have reported 123 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 automatic emergency braking (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (47 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 Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The emergency braking system activated and began slowing down the car on two occasions: sometime in the fall of 2022 and on 09/01/2025. In both instances, I was driving about 65mpg on an interstate. There were no cars in front of me to cause the system to activate.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Forward sensors in vehicle have been failing while driving rain or snow since 2021; would go way on its own. Most recent failure has occurred with no debris or obstruction to sensor on a clear and sunny day.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Every time I try to use the cruise button I get an error message.   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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