Report Date
Jul 19, 2019
Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Affected Vehicles
1
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.