2019 Kia Optima recall: automatic emergency braking
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on July 19, 2019. It covers about 11,423 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,423
- reported
- Jul 19, 2019
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2019
- related complaints
- 40
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- 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.
- Risk
- Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 19V539000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2019 2019
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 19V539000
Is there a recall on the 2019 Kia Optima automatic emergency braking?
Yes. Recall 19V539000, reported on July 19, 2019, covers about 11,423 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V539000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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