A sensor failure compensation system for an automated vehicle includes first and second sensors, and a controller. The first sensor is configured to monitor a first condition and output a first signal associated with the first condition. The second sensor is configured to monitor a second condition and output a second signal associated with the second condition. The controller is configured to receive and process the first signal to establish a first reaction relative to the first condition and toward reaching a goal, receive and process the second signal to establish a second reaction relative to the second condition and toward reaching the goal, and establish a third reaction relative to the second condition and toward reaching the goal if the first sensor is malfunctioning.