2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766470 (filed 09/23/2026): “While traveling on [xxx] from [xxx] to [xxx] xxx, i initiated the adaptive cruise control. while engaged, with no other vehicles or other impediments on the roadway in front of me, the emergency braking system engaged and attempted to stop the vehicle. the first time this happened, i pressed the ac…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762036 (filed 09/03/2026): “Collision warning sensor alarm randomly comes on my dash and my car slams on the breaks. very dangerous, i’m scared to drive down the highway going 60mph. 80,109 miles 2023 hyundai santa fe. i have not brought it in to a hyundai dealership because they want a diagnosis fee and everything else. hyund…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11743508 (filed 06/11/2026): “We were at full stop with auto hold feature enabled. car lurched / jumped forward with no depression of the gas pedal. this caused us to strike the car in front of us.…”
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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