2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Making a left turn against oncoming traffic into a convenience store parking lot. There was a car in the driveway waiting to exit the convenience store parking lot. As I crossed the oncoming traffic lane the crash avoidance light on the dash came on and the brakes locked up nearly causing me to be…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after a month of owning the vehicle, while attempting to start the vehicle, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the Forward Collision Avoidance warning…”
filed Jan 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to…Campaign 26V316000 · May 18, 2026
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Santa Cruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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.