How many 2019 Kia Forte owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2019 Kia Forte, which is 12% of the 147 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Kia Forte collision avoidance system?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2019 Kia Forte.

At what mileage do these camera and collision problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 11,500 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve a crash or injury?

No. Of the 18 complaints in this area, NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

Is 2019 the worst Forte year for this problem?

Among model years listed, 2019 has the highest share at 12%, compared to lower percentages in most other years and 18% for 2023.

2019 Kia Forte Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Collision Avoidance & Camera complaints for the 2019 Kia Forte, 12% of that year's 147 total complaints. No related recall exists, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 11,500 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 18; 12% of 147
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Forward collision warning system engages on its own and triggers a 'camera obstructed' alert while brakes activate abruptly and unexpectedly.
Forward collision assist and warning systems disable randomly while driving, at varying speeds and on different types of roads.
Dashboard warning lights for the collision system and check engine light cycle on and off unpredictably, sometimes clearing after a restart and sometimes not.
Automatic emergency braking activates with no obstacle present, causing sudden hard braking on clear roads.
Driver assist steering pulls the wheel unexpectedly to one side while error codes appear on the crash response system.

When 2019 Kia Forte collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2020, latest Jun 1, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Forte model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20090 (0%)
20104 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20121 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20145 (1%)
20152 (1%)
20162 (1%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (1%)
201918 (12%)
20205 (7%)
20212 (3%)
20224 (15%)
202311 (18%)
20241 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Kia Forte owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2019 Kia Forte, which is 12% of the 147 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Kia Forte collision avoidance system?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2019 Kia Forte.
At what mileage do these camera and collision problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 11,500 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve a crash or injury?: No. Of the 18 complaints in this area, NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
Is 2019 the worst Forte year for this problem?: Among model years listed, 2019 has the highest share at 12%, compared to lower percentages in most other years and 18% for 2023.