2025 Kia Sportage: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Sportage that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771097 (filed 10/14/2026): “"2025 kia sportage unexpectedly applies braking when vehicles are traveling in adjacent lanes and are not in my path of travel. the event is intermittent and creates a safety concern because the vehicle decelerates when no collision risk exists. vehicle was inspected by a kia dealer, but the conditi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771098 (filed 10/14/2026): “"2025 kia sportage unexpectedly applies braking when vehicles are traveling in adjacent lanes and are not in my path of travel. the event is intermittent and creates a safety concern because the vehicle decelerates when no collision risk exists. vehicle was inspected by a kia dealer, but the conditi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11710155 (filed 01/10/2026): “While driving this car, i have experienced the car's auto-braking system. while driving on i-94, the traffic was slowing down due to activity ahead of me. apparently, i did not slow down enough for the car's sensor, as the auto brakes engaged and "slammed" onto the brakes. the car behind me barely h…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE HYBRID 2025
- NHTSA complaints API: SPORTAGE PLUG-IN HYBRID 2025
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