Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 84 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 automatic emergency braking (33 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
This is a statement from my daughter: I was driving and noticed a vehicle stopped in front of me. When I attempted to brake, I could feel my brakes sink all the way to the floor. I also didn't receive an alert from the front collision avoidance system or any assistance from the automatic emergency Read details...
My car had begun to accelerate when pressing the brake pedal. The first time it happened the car kinda stuttered as it fought itself, but the car stopped. That was also the only time it stuttered and corrected itself. Read details...
While adaptive cruise was engaged, the vehicle read alabama highway 80 west state road sign and incorrectly interpreted the sign for a speed limit sign which is 55 mph. The vehicle displayed a “80 mph” speed limit sign on the instrument cluster and then began to accelerate. Read details...
The contact owns a 2025 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the transmission unexpectedly shifted gears, causing a slight jerk before accelerating. The instrument panel frequently displayed codes advising the driver to "turn off the engine. Read details...