Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 212 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 (94 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (64 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

On numerous occasions (over 20) the forward collision system just slams on the brakes to a full stop, there was nothing close enough to vehicle to cause this issue. Sometimes it’s caused by rain or wind, sometimes for no apparent reasons.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

The front end collision avoidance “feature” slammed on my brakes so hard today, for zero reason. I was already braking, going less than 20mph and had plenty of room. This is not the first time, closer to double digits since I purchase in April.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The faws forward assistance warning system incorrectly identifies a "sleepy driver" and turns off adaptive cruise control. Faws has a dozen triggers that will cause this system to incorrectly alert the driver that his eyes aren't looking at the road and it turns off acc.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact purchased a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 77. It was later discovered that the mileage on the title was 143.   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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