The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V539000·Announced 2019-07-19

Kia Recalls 2019 Optima Vehicles for Forward Collision Avoidance Software Error

Kia is recalling 2019 Optima vehicles because a software error may prevent the automatic emergency braking system from engaging when a stationary vehicle is detected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2019 Optima vehicles equipped with Gamma 1.6L Turbo-GDI or Theta II 2.0L Turbo-GDI engines. The recall addresses a software error in the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system that may cause the braking assist function to not engage when a stationary vehicle is detected.

This defect may increase the risk of a crash due to improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system. The recall began on August 27, 2019.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA OPTIMA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
11,423

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OPTIMA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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