Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 96 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 (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (31 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

The collision alert system is out of wack. The system is at a glitch era where as no cause prompts the alert. I am now responsible to disable all systems prior to each drive to avoid unnecessary automatic braking.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

1. **component or system failure:** - the malfunction occurred in the **automatic braking system** while the vehicle was in **snow mode**. The brakes engaged and locked the wheels, resulting in a loss of traction.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My wife was slowly pulling into a parking spot at kohls and the car lunged like the gas pedal was pressed all the way down and hit parking pole in spot . I googled to see if this was an issue reports and found information on this not actual recall but reports on this issue .   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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