2020 Hyundai Elantra Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 254 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of the 254 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When cruise control is activated, the engine RPM automatically increases by about 700 RPM. At 75 MPH, the engine RPM is 2300. When control is activated, engine RPM increases to 3000 RPM and remains there. This decreases gas milesge and increases wear on engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11413015, filed 2021-04, 8,000 miles“This vehicle has what is now known as Phantom Braking since day of delivery over two years ago and was reported to NHTSA previously by me and Hyundai which has not or will not try to correct this Safety Hazard. Last incident this occurred on 3/11/2023 for at least the 6th time. This has happened with vehicles behind me which have come close to hitting me.”
NHTSA complaint #11511636, filed 2023-03“The headlights failed their soldered incorrectly. It looks like a child did it. The back camera has yet to work since shows black screen, and then the lane Assistant shuts off in the middle of the road and there’s nothing blocking it. lights went out and kept going out no matter how many times I replaced the bulb when I was on the highway. I took it into Firestone and they stated that the company fucked up the wiring system.”
NHTSA complaint #11722670, filed 2026-03“My car does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning. But sometimes it will randomly pop up and the screen and cause my breaks to abruptly stop and almost crash.This has happened atleast 8 times and the car was bought brand new in 2020”
NHTSA complaint #11440768, filed 2021-11“The forward collision or emergency braking system gets activated by direct sunlight. Almost every day I drive with the sun directly in front of me in the morning and the car can activate this system with no need when going 30 to 75 mph on the 405, an extremely busy highway. There have been many almost rear ends if I wasn't able to accelerate through the braking. This is a weekly if almost daily occurrence. The independent auto shop said it can happen but they have replaced break pads twice and I'm only at 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11577287, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 10189805Mar 16, 2021Certain 2019-2020MY Santa Fe and 2018-2020MY Elantra equipped with the front multifunction camera may exhibit one or more of the following warnings on the instrument cluster…
- 10180998Sep 24, 2020Certain 2019-2020MY Santa Fe and 2018-2020MY Elantra equipped with the front multifunction camera may exhibit one or more of the following warnings on the instrument cluster…
- 10174793Apr 7, 2020Certain 2019-2020MY Santa Fe and 2018-2020MY Elantra equipped with front camera/multi-function camera may exhibit a series of Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Front Collision…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 18% |
| 2024 | 9 | 16% |
| 2023 | 20 | 20% |
| 2022 | 17 | 17% |
| 2021 | 32 | 24% |
| 2020 | 14 | 6% |
| 2019 | 7 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
109 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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