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Recall 19V-539

Kia Motors America recalled the 2019 Kia Optima: Forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking).

At a glance

Campaign number
19V-539
Reported
July 19, 2019
Vehicles affected
11,423 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles