2020 Hyundai Elantra forward collision avoidance problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited that was purchased new in December of 2020, has 17,764 miles, and no damage. At the end of May/early June of 2026, the car gave warning messages for the following: check forward collision avoidance assist system, check lane keep assist system, and check high…”
filed Jul 3, 2026
“Around 9 p.m., I was driving home on the XXX highway at about 60 mph. The road was clear, with no obstacles ahead, and it was lightly drizzling in the [XXX] area. Suddenly, the car's emergency braking system activated, then returned to normal. Although it startled me, thankfully there were no cars…”
filed May 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 3 | 14% |
| 2024 Elantra | 8 | 15% |
| 2023 Elantra | 19 | 21% |
| 2022 Elantra | 16 | 16% |
| 2021 Elantra | 32 | 25% |
| 2019 Elantra | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Elantra | 8 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.