2023 Kia Sorento Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Kia Sorento, 11% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the dashboard lit up with warnings about forward collision, lane departure, lane keeping assistance, breaks, speed etc. that keep cycling through with alarm sounds on the dashboard. I have brought my car to the dealership few times and they reprogram the car but the issue keeps coming back randomly. Seems like a loose connection somewhere. I am afraid of driving when it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #11756297, filed 2026-08“All of the ADAS you have listed stop working on my car. I will be driving my car, stop at a red light, drive through, or just driving down the road and it starts throwing sensors. It won’t even show the MPH I’m driving and some times the steering wheel locks up, as does the car itself. I can’t shift gears, move the vehicle, or anything until leaving the vehicle alone for a while and coming back to it. I have proof of multiple repairs, call ins to Kia, and even a request for buy back which was denied on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11755298, filed 2026-08“My blind spot and forward collision warnings kept going off with any vehicles in front me or in my blind spot. I was on the road by myself and they constantly would go off over and over and nothing covering the sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #11538734, filed 2023-08“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 (while it is still barely under warranty) they let me know it might not be covered. That’s when I found out there is a recall only for certain VIN #’s for the exact same issue. My car won’t even drive because the electrical system is being affected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11708689, filed 2026-01“Dear NHTSA, I am writing to report a serious safety issue with my 2023 Kia Sorento, purchased in February 2023 from Ken Garff Kia Avondale. In July 2023, I began experiencing alarming issues, including flashing lights, dashboard error messages, and malfunctions, despite the vehicle being unused for several days with no visible damage. The air conditioning system malfunctioned, blowing hot air even when turned off. Upon inspection at the dealership, I was told the front sensor was damaged, with a repair estimate of $1700. …”
NHTSA complaint #11547524, filed 2023-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 9 | 12% |
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 14 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2021 | 10 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 18 | 4% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2023 Kia Sorento
39 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsLane departure
10 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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