NHTSA Campaign 19V539000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Jul 19, 2019 · 11,423 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. A software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.

Consequence

Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA OPTIMA 2019 11,423

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V539000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.