2023 Kia Sportage forward collision avoidance problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2023 Kia Sportage — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 29, 2026
“While actively parking, my car accelerated and slammed into a wall an arm's length away. The collision was impactful enough to cause my seatbelt to engage and slam into my sternum. While attempting to turn off the car, the computer system glitched, engaging all three different drive modes (N, R…”
filed Mar 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Sportage years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sportage | 5 | 20% |
| 2025 Sportage | 8 | 16% |
| 2024 Sportage | 7 | 11% |
| 2022 Sportage | 5 | 11% |
| 2020 Sportage | 6 | 4% |
| 2019 Sportage | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Sportage | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Sportage | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Sportage | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Sportage | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Kia Sportage
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.