KIA OPTIMA 2019: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V539000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | OPTIMA | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-08-27 | 2019-07-19 | 2019-07-22 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-21 - 2019-05-29
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC179
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11423
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
