Complaint 2220829

Complaint Summary

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Owner Narrative

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle slowed down in front of the vehicle, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated, the brakes engaged, and caused another vehicle behind to crash into the rear of the contact’s vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. A Police report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. Medical attention was not needed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear bumper, rear hatch, and several other unknown parts under the bumper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000 (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,120.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.