2019 KIA OPTIMA Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

1 Recall Recorded

NHTSA: 19V539000

Report Date: July 19, 2019

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

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 Hazard / Risk:

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

Authorized Manufacturer 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.

~11,423 vehicles impacted

View official NHTSA filing ↗

KIA OPTIMA Recalls by Model Year

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2019 OPTIMA (Current) 2018 OPTIMA 2017 OPTIMA 2016 OPTIMA 2015 OPTIMA 2014 OPTIMA