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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Driving on Interstate 10 westbound at about 0700. Clear day. No adjacent vehicles. The frontal crash avoidance alert suddenly went off and automated emergency braking activated as I approached an underpass. There were some slightly harsh shadows, but not the worst I have seen and I drive this segment every day. Entire event was very short. No injury or other event occurred.”

NHTSA complaint #11468532, filed 2022-06

“I was driving on the freeway and my car lost all power. My indicator dash board flashed lights and a loud beeping sound. The warning lights flashed to check my hybrid system and turn engine off, HEV. My car immediately lost power and turned off. I was on the freeway, I almost got into an accident, cars were honking at me. My vehicle was towed by my insurance company. I receieved a phone call from the service advisor today, he informed me that I need an electical water pump and the cost quoted to me is $1908.00. When I complained to the advisor he told me that water pumps only last 3-5 years. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564994, filed 2024-01

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202519%
2023213%
202135%
2018222%
201632%
201311%

Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
5 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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