Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata

The Warnings problem

My 2020 Hyundai Sonata has a recurring defect in its engine or transmission, causing sudden deceleration to ~10 mph without warning, often on major highways, with warning lights (check engine, esc, traction control, etc. ) flashing seconds before the car decelerates.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Parking malfunction. Parked, running car moved itself to reverse and backed up a driveway crossing a dirt road and hitting a fence and post. This car could have hit and severely injured anyone who was in the path while it was reversing on its own.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Gases from the dashboard heating cause a film to form between the windshield and the camera. Because of this, in heavy direct sunlight, lane keep assist toggles on and off without warning causing unintended lane departures with out warning.   Read details...


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



☘ Sonata Service Bulletins
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☤ Sonata Defect Investigations