Kia EV6: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations / Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

The Kia EV6 Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system may operate abnormally, operate unexpectedly, or become temporarily limited under the following conditions:

• The Kia EV6 detection sensors or nearby surrounding areas are contaminated, blocked, or physically damaged.

• The temperature around the Kia EV6 front camera becomes extremely high or extremely low.

• The front camera lens is obstructed by windshield tint film, coatings, damaged glass, stickers, insects, or other foreign objects attached to the windshield.

• Moisture, frost, fogging, or ice is present on the windshield surface.

• The windshield washer fluid is sprayed continuously or the windshield wipers remain operating for extended periods.

• You are driving the Kia EV6 in heavy rain, snowstorms, or dense fog conditions.

• Strong sunlight glare obstructs the field of view of the Kia EV6 front camera system.

• Streetlights or headlights from oncoming traffic are reflected on wet road surfaces, puddles, or shiny pavement.

• Objects placed on the instrument panel interfere with the front camera view.

• Your Kia EV6 is being towed.

• The surrounding environment is extremely bright or extremely dark, such as while driving through tunnels or underground roads.

• The outside brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel.

• The surrounding light level is low and the Kia EV6 headlights are switched OFF or provide insufficient illumination.

• Another vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian, or cyclist is only partially visible to the Kia EV6 sensors.

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead is a bus, large truck, trailer, construction vehicle, or vehicle carrying unusually shaped cargo.

• The vehicle ahead has missing, damaged, unusually positioned, or dim tail lights.

• The surrounding brightness is low and the rear lights of the vehicle ahead are not illuminated properly.

• The rear shape of the vehicle ahead appears unusual, such as when overturned, tilted, damaged, or viewed from the side.

• The vehicle ahead has extremely low or extremely high ground clearance.

• A vehicle, cyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian suddenly crosses in front of the Kia EV6.

• The front bumper, front radar, or surrounding radar mounting area has been impacted, damaged, or shifted out of position.

• The temperature near the Kia EV6 front radar becomes excessively high or low.

• Driving through tunnels, steel bridges, or areas with strong metal reflections.

• Driving in wide-open environments with very few surrounding structures or vehicles, such as deserts, meadows, or suburban open roads.

• Driving near large metal structures such as railroads, construction zones, barriers, or industrial facilities.

• Highly reflective materials are located near the Kia EV6 front radar, such as guardrails, nearby vehicles, or reflective barriers.

• The cyclist ahead is riding a bicycle made of materials that poorly reflect radar signals.

• The Kia EV6 detects the vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead too late.

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead becomes suddenly blocked by another obstacle.

• The vehicle or motorcyclist ahead changes lanes abruptly or rapidly reduces speed.

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead is heavily damaged or deformed.

• The vehicle ahead is covered with snow, dirt, or road debris.

• You are entering or leaving a lane while driving the Kia EV6.

• The Kia EV6 is being driven aggressively or unstably.

• You are driving through a traffic circle where road curvature limits front object detection.

• You continue driving repeatedly in circular patterns or curved road sections.

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead has an unusual appearance or profile.

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler ahead is driving uphill or downhill.

• The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully visible, such as when crouching, leaning, bending over, or partially hidden.

• The illustration above shows the approximate object shapes and movement patterns that the Kia EV6 front camera and radar systems are capable of recognizing as vehicles, powered two-wheelers, pedestrians, or cyclists.

• Pedestrians or cyclists wear clothing or equipment that makes detection difficult.

• Pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists move very quickly in front of the Kia EV6.

• The pedestrian or cyclist is short, crouching, seated, or positioned unusually.

• Pedestrians or cyclists move against the normal traffic direction or have limited mobility.

• A large crowd of pedestrians is located ahead of the Kia EV6.

• The pedestrian’s clothing blends into the background environment, reducing visibility.

• Pedestrians, cyclists, or objects are difficult to distinguish from surrounding scenery.

• You are driving the Kia EV6 near pedestrians, cyclists, traffic signs, poles, or roadside structures at intersections.

• The Kia EV6 may not properly detect pedestrians, cyclists, or motorcyclists under the following conditions:

  • Driving through steam, smoke, mist, or deep shadows.

  • Driving through tunnels or over steel bridges.

  • Driving through large open areas with few vehicles or structures, such as fields, deserts, or suburban areas.

  • Driving inside parking lots or parking garages.

  • Driving through tollgates, construction zones, rough roads, or heavily uneven terrain.

  • Driving near railroads, construction sites, or areas with large amounts of metal.

  • Driving on steep, winding, or sharply curved roads.

  • Driving near roadside trees, utility poles, or streetlights.

  • Driving along narrow roads surrounded by dense trees, bushes, or overgrowth.

  • Driving through strong electromagnetic interference zones with powerful radio waves or electrical noise.

• Poor road surfaces or rough driving conditions create excessive Kia EV6 vehicle vibration.

• The Kia EV6 ride height changes due to heavy cargo loads, incorrect tire pressure, suspension issues, or uneven loading conditions.

• The Kia EV6 is equipped with snow chains, a temporary spare tire, or wheels and tires of different sizes.