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Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate		$ 6
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued		2	$ 2
Reconciiation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits		13
Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions, Noncurrent		5
Visteon Sistemas Automotivos [Member]
Reconciiation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Tax audit appeals payment	$ 15	10
Worldwide [Member]
Reconciiation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Tax audit appeals and refund claims receivable		$ 13