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2020 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance problems

18 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,400. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
5,400
crashes
4
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    9
  • Automatic emergency braking
    3
  • Adaptive cruise control
    3
  • Assist
    2
  • Warning
    1
  • Rearview system braking
    1
  • Blind spot detection
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Elantra driver assistance problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Adaptive cruise 9Lane assist 8Collision warning 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2020 Hyundai Elantra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 18, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

Logic board failure part number 99211-F2000 leading to inoperable lane keeping assist and forward collision avoidance.

Filed Jul 3, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TX

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 beam assist system. The car was inspected by the dealership, from which it was purchased, on June 29, 2026. The technician report says error codes C1604 and C1606 were found and that the car required replacement of the front camera system at the cost of $1991.49. Front camera failure negates the ability to use the advanced safety features of this car. These features are so important to alert and, more importantly, assist the driver avoid accidents and improve all motorists safety. I have read numerous complaints depicting the same problem with this front camera system. Hyundai issued TSB 20-BE-006H due to multiple problems just like the one that happened to me. I have corresponded with Hyundai about this situation and my concerns on why a car with this few miles and no damage had a failure of this magnitude. They are unwilling to assist due to the warranty expiring 6 months ago. For components this important to the safety of all drivers, I would like to see a recall established to hold Hyundai accountable for faulty components. Safety should not be limited by a warranty and last longer than 5 1/2 years. Than you for your consideration.

Filed May 28, 2026 · Driver assistance · WA

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 behind me to avoid a collision. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Driver assistance · 19,100 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. The stated that the backup camera was inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V879000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who confirmed there was no recall. But no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 19,100.

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Airbags, Driver assistance · FL · crash

I no longer have this vehicle, as I traded it in once I was able to lower some of my negative equity. During owning the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, a deer it the side of my vehicle and knocked me into the center of the road while I was driving. No airbags had come out, nor was any sensor activated. About 6-8 months later, I was driving down the same road and a deer had run across the road. The forward collision sensor did not alert me (I was paying attention to the road, but would have absolutely heard it), and my airbags did not deploy. My car suffered over $9,000 in damage and I had a concussion.

Filed Mar 7, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · AL

The headlights failed their soldered incorrectly. It looks like a child did it. The back camera has yet to work since shows black screen, and then the lane Assistant shuts off in the middle of the road and there’s nothing blocking it. lights went out and kept going out no matter how many times I replaced the bulb when I was on the highway. I took it into Firestone and they stated that the company fucked up the wiring system.

Filed Nov 25, 2025 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NJ

Cruise control on 55mph, car has slowed down going straight no uphill or downhill and accelerator did not work nothing blocking the accelerator. Had to pull over to a shoulder to shut engine off and on to drive. Tapping cruise control up to speed up in regulated area such as from 55 to a 65mph zone.. cruise control speed lowered. Attempting to speed up with accelerator still only slowing down. 3 times this year I had to change spark plugs within a 6 month period Error code p0302. Replaced battery alongside. Continues p0302 code. Replaced all coils and spark plugs still p0302. Climbing uphill vehicle sometimes looses power that happened twice in 2025 and twice in 2022. 3 times in 2024. That i must turn on hazards and floor the accelerator to gain speed on up hills in neighborhoods going 25 mph. I have dropped to 10 mph. I get oil change regularly. Always when due. Every few months I make sure to get a full car inspection to make sure everything is in proper working order.

Filed Aug 4, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · AR

I have taken my car in twice due to my car braking when there is not a vehicle and or object in front of me but there are vehicles right behind me that have to brake but Crain denies that there are any issues. My engine light came on a couple of weeks ago and I took it to Auto Zone to have a diagnostic test done. The report states that it has something wrong with the transmission/transmission line and or fluid. When I looked it up online it stated that there are recalls on engine pistons that could cause the diagnostic test to read that it's the transmission. My car is a 2020 Hyundai Elantra value edition but according to your website, there are no recalls!?

Filed Mar 14, 2024 · Driver assistance · CA

The forward collision or emergency braking system gets activated by direct sunlight. Almost every day I drive with the sun directly in front of me in the morning and the car can activate this system with no need when going 30 to 75 mph on the 405, an extremely busy highway. There have been many almost rear ends if I wasn't able to accelerate through the braking. This is a weekly if almost daily occurrence. The independent auto shop said it can happen but they have replaced break pads twice and I'm only at 60,000 miles.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MA

This vehicle has what is now known as "Phantom Braking" since day of delivery over two years ago and was reported to the federal safety agency previously by me and Hyundai which has not or will not try to correct this Safety Hazard. Last incident this occurred on 3/11/2023 for at least the 6th time. This has happened with vehicles behind me which have come close to hitting me.

Questions about the 2020 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance

Does the 2020 Hyundai Elantra have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2020 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,400 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Hyundai Elantra driver assistance?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Elantra have the most driver assistance problems?

The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2013 (60 complaints), 2012 (47 complaints) and 2011 (38 complaints).

Other 2020 Hyundai Elantra problems

Engine 112Transmission 48Lights 28Electrical 27Steering 20Brakes 14Acceleration 13Fuel system 10Body 7Airbags 5Wheels 5Suspension 3Tires 2Visibility 2Seat belts 1Seats 1

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