Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 180 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (52 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Hyundai Tucson


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Hyundai Tucson

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

The computer(s) responsible for many of the safety systems have faulty software. The computer vision system incorrectly assess condition of the roadway and issues warnings that obscure the instrument cluster.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Was told by dealership that forward camera assist is not functioning, but could not tell me why it failed all of a sudden. No accidents. $1586 to repair because no longer under warranty. Vehicle is only 5 years old.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The computerized "safety" features on this car can not be turned off. They pose a hazard in a number of ways from when the car is stopped to driving on multi-lane highways. For instance, the adaptive cruise control is linked to an over the air network.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically brake, independently without the brake pedal being depressed.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 42 mph, the vehicle experienced phantom sudden braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the brake assist feature; however, the feature independently reactivated.   Read details...




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