Recall 19V539000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Report Date

20190719

Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Affected Vehicles

1 models

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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	KIA	OPTIMA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.