# 2023 KIA SPORTAGE — BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
> NHTSA complaint `2101025` · 2025-06-16 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
While backing up, the vehicle’s rear camera and sensors failed to alert me to a low object. There was no audible warning, and the object was below rear window visibility. This resulted in a dent to the trunk. The camera system typically provides audio warnings, but it was silent during this event. I am concerned this could indicate a defect in the backup safety system. There have been similar recalls put out for other Kia models in this year which concerns me even more that I had this issue and that my car does not have  a recall out.
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