Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingRecall 19V-539 · 2019 Kia Optima
Kia Motors America recall 19V-539 covers 11,423 2019 Kia Optima for a forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V539000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 410 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 21, 2018 to May 29, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.