Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V539000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-07-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V539000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Component
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
11,423
Reported to NHTSA
2019-07-19
Owners notified
2019-08-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Optima2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.