Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata owners have reported 93 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 (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (26 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

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking system engaged abruptly while there was no other vehicle or object near the vehicle, which nearly caused another vehicle to rear-end the vehicle.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My 2015 Hyundai Sonata has demonstrated multiple instances of unintended acceleration and braking failure: April 20, 2024 – while idling in a drive-thru line, the vehicle suddenly lurched forward without any attempt to accelerate and crashed into the vehicle in front of me.   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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