Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 86 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 adaptive cruise control (28 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 Sorento


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Warnings problem

My vehicle has been slow to start and I have had all other issues come on on my vehicle as far as lights as far as the forward collision warning light has came on and the check driver attention warning light has come on as well while I’m running my hvac past the level 2.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

I am reporting a serious engine defect in my 2017 kia Sorento. The has failed and presents an ongoing safety concern. The issue is while driving on the interstate, the vehicle began shaking violently, started making a knocking noise and the check engine illuminated.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

An intermittent error occurs where these services stop working. It was last for a day or two and then the error will clear. I am not able to be alerted to passing cars or cars in my blind spot when changing lanes.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2023 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes spontaneously engaged. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact stated there was no other vehicles nearby when the failure occurred on several occasions.   Read details...




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