2019 Kia Sorento forward collision avoidance problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Kia Sorento — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Multiple lights on dash same time. Auto Hold, Fwd Collision, Adaptive Cruise and ABS. Code said ABS Module faulty. Multiple Safety System affected and rendered useless.”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“Warning lights for ABS, Traction Control, and Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) appear simultaneously. The FCA system may fail to engage or display warnings. Causes: The issues are frequently tied to a faulty ABS module, malfunctioning wheel speed sensors (often the rear), or corroded connectors…”
filed Jan 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Sorento years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sorento | 8 | 12% |
| 2024 Sorento | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 Sorento | 12 | 11% |
| 2022 Sorento | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Sorento | 7 | 3% |
| 2017 Sorento | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Sorento | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Sorento | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Sorento | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 Sorento | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Kia Sorento
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.