Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Was coming off an exit on the interstate and started slowing down. My brakes act like they didn’t want to work. Grinding and the pedal was twitching under my foot. The car stopped thankfully, but then all linda of lights came on the my dash and will not go off. And 3 warning come up!   Read details...

The Warnings problem

I am writing to formally express my deep concern and dissatisfaction with the ongoing quality and safety issues I have experienced with my 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, which I purchased new in March 2021. Despite regular maintenance and careful ownership, this vehicle has presented a persistent pattern   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Smart cruise control relies on the inconsistent and consequently unreliable performance of the of the front-mounted radar. Otherwise-reasonable operation of the cruise control would abruptly terminate 1/3 to 1/2 of the intended use-time, illuminating the master warning light (the amber triangle   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Hyundai Santa Fe model year vehicles:



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