NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V539000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Published July 22, 2019 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2019
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2019 KIA OPTIMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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