Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Kia Motor Optima

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 71 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 (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (23 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

Engine replacement needed at 99,782 miles. P1326 code continuously popping up. Also has excessive oil consumption and electrical problems concerning the forward collision system. Kia refuses to replace engine although the p1326 code is covered by lifetime warranty.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I was driving down the highway when I kinda noticed speed changed. Abs lights, foreword collision light, and rear end lights, so I turned around went back home. I rarely drive my car and I never had any problems with it. I purshased it brand new.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Nothing   Read details...

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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