| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 20, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | VISTEON CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001111335 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 20, 2020 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-15827 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-3519512 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Village Center Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Van Buren Township |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 48111 |
| City Area Code | 800 |
| Local Phone Number | VISTEON |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
