How common are Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sonata, which is about 10% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata camera or collision avoidance system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Sonata.

Have these camera or sensor problems caused crashes?

NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Sonata.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Sonata is 27,500 miles.

What specific camera issue do owners report most?

Several owners describe the backup camera going to a black screen or showing only lines when the car is put in reverse, in some cases starting intermittently before failing completely.

2020 Hyundai Sonata Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, about 10% of its 178 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recall exists for this area, and median mileage at failure is 27,500.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 18; 10% of 178
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 27,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera displays a black screen or shows only lines when shifting into reverse, sometimes intermittently before failing completely.
Lane keep assist toggles on and off without warning in heavy direct sunlight, causing unintended lane departures, reportedly linked to a film forming between the windshield and camera from dashboard gases.
Smart cruise control sometimes slows the car to a stop but keeps it creeping forward even after the display tells the driver to press the gas.
Forward-facing radar sensors appear to falsely trigger from nearby vehicles, including Ford and Tesla models, causing unexpected beeping or braking concerns in traffic and parking lots.
A dashboard message reading "Forward Safety system disabled, Radar blocked" appears during driving, followed by a warning triangle on the instrument cluster.

When 2020 Hyundai Sonata collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 4, 2020, latest Aug 26, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2025 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20115 (0%)
201211 (1%)
20132 (0%)
20146 (1%)
201513 (1%)
20168 (1%)
20172 (0%)
20188 (2%)
20192 (1%)
202018 (10%)
20219 (7%)
20229 (10%)
202310 (11%)
20249 (20%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2020 Sonata, which is about 10% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata camera or collision avoidance system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Sonata.
Have these camera or sensor problems caused crashes?: NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Sonata.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Sonata is 27,500 miles.
What specific camera issue do owners report most?: Several owners describe the backup camera going to a black screen or showing only lines when the car is put in reverse, in some cases starting intermittently before failing completely.