Hyundai faces class-action lawsuit over 2025 Tucson FCA system

Hyundai is facing a class-action lawsuit in California over the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system on the 2025 Tucson crossover. Owners allege the vehicle can brake suddenly without any apparent reason.

FCA is designed to prevent collisions by automatically applying the brakes when an accident seems imminent. However, the complaint states the system sometimes intervenes even when the road is completely clear. This creates a risk of rear-end collisions and distracts the driver with audible and visual warnings.

The lawsuit claims Hyundai may have rushed the technology to market and used insufficiently accurate sensors. It also notes the owner's manual lists numerous scenarios where the system may malfunction, ranging from glare on wet pavement to tunnels and extreme temperatures.

Owners have reported similar incidents online, suggesting a potential systemic issue. A key question in the case is whether the company knew about possible faults and adequately warned customers about the risks.

The outcome could affect the brand's reputation and the broader perception of modern automatic emergency braking systems.