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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2023 Hyundai Sonata Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
10%of 88 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 1 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.

“I was driving into work on a major road (about 45 mph) when my 2023 Hyundai Sonata stopped accelerating and my engine gave out. Initially I thought I was accidentally pressing on my break pedal but when I realized I wasn’t pressing the break, I had just enough time to turn on my hazards and get out of traffic and onto the shoulder of the road. I was stuck between a main exit and the major road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11636585, filed 2025-01

“Reported this previously, but more information was gathered, thanks to collision mechanic who guessed immediately when he heard 2023 hybrid Sonata - he said they're notorious for it. Was at a stand still in a parking space/lot I know well. Cautious driver, watch my speed, very aware of other drivers, quick reaction time. Incident mid day, no pedestrians, distractions, no moving traffic. Vehicle doors shut, seat belt on. Not on incline. Pulled into parking spot I use weekly, spot has parking curb. Was at a full stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11724237, filed 2026-03

“While driving at highway speeds, the emergency brake system will apply and alert me. It’s happened twice now in the last 3 weeks. I’ve experienced a random loss of power while driving on the highway with no check engine light on the dashboard. Lastly, at lower speeds the car will randomly jerk while accelerating with no lights on the dashboard as well. I’ve gone to the dealership but they wanted to charge me a diagnostics fee to first look over the vehicle, which I don’t feel I should be on the hook for since the issue isn’t user caused.”

NHTSA complaint #11766459, filed 2026-09

“On 4 occasions in the last 4 months when I push the gas my cars rpm will go up but the car does not accelerate. This has happened twice on the interstate when trying to merge with trsffic and twice in city traffic, once when making a lefthand turn across oncoming traffic and once just driving down the road. I have taken the car to 2 separate dealerships for a total of 3 times and they drive it a few miles and tell me they can't duplicate the issue. I just picked my car up today after leaving it for 6 days. …”

NHTSA complaint #11619305, filed 2024-10

“On a highway cruising at 70mph with the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control ) on and following distance set at max a car from another lane turned into my lane and then continued to an off ramp. My car initially braked and then downshifted from 8th to maybe 4th and accelerated hard - scaring me and my passengers. I did add to the actions of the car by pressing the following distance button on the steering wheel a few times. I had owned a 2016 Sonata with ACC and drove over 100K miles with ACC operating. …”

NHTSA complaint #11497956, filed 2022-12

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024817%
2023910%
202299%
202197%
2020127%
201911%
201872%
201720%
201671%
2015131%
201451%
2012101%
201150%
200810%

Other parts of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Fuel system
44 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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