Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 96 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 (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Sonata


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Hyundai Sonata

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

In morning dew/foggy winshield, the systems will disable easily. You get pop ups such inattentive driving disabled, camera obscured. And forward collision warning disabled, camera obscured. I’ve had many vehicles in the past and the safety systems never disable this easily over slight fog or   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My 2015 Hyundai Sonata has a defective engine. The motor failed unexpectedly even though the car has low usage and has always been maintained properly. I was informed that many Hyundai engines from these years came with manufacturing issues, and mine appears to be one of them.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Electrical needs to be reconnected a reprogrammed. Steering wheel horn doesn’t blow.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the forward collision avoidance failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the sensor was braking prematurely.   Read details...




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