2023 Kia Sorento forward collision avoidance problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Kia Sorento — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle exhibits repeated brake pulsation and vibration under normal braking conditions, affecting braking performance consistency. The issue began at approximately 10,000 miles and has progressively worsened. The vehicle currently has approximately 30,000 miles. The pulsation is felt through the…”
filed May 28, 2026
“Upon starting the vehicle, it flashed several warning lights that were not on the day before. Including popping codes up on the infotainment system and urging me to schedule a service with KIA. Upon looking up the codes it states HVAC issue, when calling to dealership to schedule a service for it…”
filed Jan 4, 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% |
| 2022 Sorento | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 Sorento | 10 | 4% |
| 2020 Sorento | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Sorento | 18 | 4% |
| 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 2023 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.