Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Kia Motor Soul

Kia Motor Soul owners have reported 36 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (10 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 Soul


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Kia Motor Soul

The Warnings problem

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.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

Cruise control doesn't maintain speed, speed decreases. Car shakes under 10 mph and after 40 mph. Engine light starts blinking.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

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.   Read details...




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