Segment Information and Revenue Recognition - Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to Visteon	$ (56)	$ 70	$ 164
Depreciation and amortization	104	100	91
Restructuring expense, net	76	4	29
Provision for income taxes	28	24	43
Non-cash, stock-based compensation expense	18	17	8
Interest expense, net	11	9	7
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	8	11	10
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	1	(1)
Equity in net income of non-consolidated affiliates	(6)	(6)	(13)
Other, net	9	4	(8)
Adjusted EBITDA	$ 192	$ 234	$ 330