| Issue ID | 1210628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10748410 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/08/15 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2016 kia sorento. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle "forward collision warning" system issues. *smd the consumer stated the forward collision warning system does not apply the brakes automatically in a near crash situation and the system may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash. The consumer stated the warning system was not designed like its competitors and he believed kia overstated the functionality of the product. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | MIDLAND, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPKDA5XGGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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