Hyundai and Kia Front View Camera Repair – Error Code C160449 / C160649

Are you having problems with the front view camera or the lane assist in your Hyundai or Kia?
In many models, a common malfunction occurs in the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) camera . This camera is a crucial component for systems such as:

• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA, LDW)

• Automatic Emergency Braking (FCA, FCW)

• Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC)

• Traffic sign recognition and Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

When the camera fails, all these functions will be lost and an error message will appear.

Typical symptoms of a faulty Hyundai/Kia front camera

• “System Fault” or “ADAS Error” message on the dashboard

• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) and/or Master Warning warning light illuminates

• Systems such as Lane Assist, SCC or traffic sign recognition switch off immediately after starting

• Error codes are stored in the ECU memory:

  • C160449 – Hardware defect

  • C160649 – Software defect

• No option to activate ADAS functions

Causes of the malfunction

• Defect in the camera's memory or electronics

• Overheating of the module at the windshield

• Manufacturing defects in semiconductors

• Problems with the software

Affected Hyundai and Kia models (2016–2021)

The error often occurs in the following models:

• Kia Telluride (ON)

• Kia Forte (BDm)

• Kia Sportage (QL)

• Kia Soul (SK3)

• Kia Niro (DE – HEV/PHEV)

• Kia Niro EV (DE EV)

• Kia Optima

Front camera parts references

Common part numbers:

• Kia Telluride (ON) → 99211-S9100

• Kia Forte (BDm) → 95740M6000

• Kia Sportage (QL) → 95895 D9100, 99211 F1000

• Kia Soul (SK3) → 99211 K0000, 99211 K0100

• Kia Niro (DE) → 99211 G5000, 95740 G5010, 95740 G5050

• Kia Niro EV (DE EV) → 99211 Q4000, 95740 Q4000

• Kia Optima → 95895D5000, 95895D5001

Repair of Hyundai and Kia cameras at ABS-Stuurapparaten Heemskerk

At ABS-Stuurapparaten in Heemskerk we specialize in repairing original ADAS cameras from Hyundai and Kia.

Our service:

• Complete repair of the original camera

• No need for expensive replacement of the entire part

• The camera returns to the same vehicle and usually does not require recalibration

• 2-year warranty on every repair

✅ 2-year warranty
✅ Original module restored – no additional coding required