Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 Kia Motor Soul

Table 1 shows two common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Kia Motor Soul.

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

Problem Category Number of Problems
Warnings problems
1
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
1

Warnings problem #1

When pulling out of a parking spot all of collision responses started to flash. This included front collision, side collision and rear collision. The power steering no longer worked. I bought the car new in 11/05/2025. I only have 1,311 miles on the car. I did have an oil change done by the dealer about a week prior and the report showed no problems. I am now very concerned about driving it even after the car would be repaired. I will say that kia America arranged for the tow back to the dealership and I was given a loaner car to use. I honestly feel this is a safety hazard. Regards, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Automatic Emergency Braking problem #2

Hit a deer. Airbag did not deploy or emergency braking system didn't come on. Police took pictures of car. The car is at the repair shop now. Insurance company hasn't stated if it will be totaled. There were no other problems prior to incident.


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