2023 Hyundai Elantra: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755848 (filed 08/10/2026): “While driving on [xxx] north near exit [xxx] in rain, at 70 mph adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assistance were on. the vehicle displayed a warning that the smart systems were disabled. the vehicle then began jerking and changing lanes and speed unexpectedly. the steering wheel pulled/jerke…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734991 (filed 04/30/2026): “The tracking number assigned by nhtsa for this issue is 11733456 i am writing to update and escalate my previously filed safety complaint regarding my vehicle. i recently received my car back from the dealership after they informed me that all issues had been repaired and that the vehicle was saf…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11734570 (filed 04/29/2026): “Subject: safety concern – unintended emergency braking my vehicle is experiencing a serious safety issue involving unintended emergency braking. while driving on the freeway, the vehicle has unexpectedly applied emergency braking on its own when other vehicles pass at higher speeds. this has occur…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA 2023
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA HEV 2023
- NHTSA complaints API: ELANTRA N 2023
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