Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 69 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Kia Motor Optima


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Kia Motor Optima

The Warnings problem

I just recently purchased my 2019 kia Optima sx turbo. After purchase, I immediately began experiencing issues with the braking system and the forward collision warning light coming on. The cruise control stopped working as well.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Brake pedal loses pressure and disengages with brakes. Traction light, maintenance light, hybrid system warning message, check brakes message and parking brake intermittently turns on and off. I called kirby kia of ventura a few weeks ago and let them know about my issue with the car.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2019 kia Optima. The contact stated while starting and driving at an undisclosed speed, the "check blind spot collision warning system" and "check forward collision avoidance assist system" messages became displayed.   Read details...




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