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- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the forward collision-avoidance system can stop the automatic braking assist from engaging when the system detects a stationary vehicle ahead. Because the braking help may not activate in that situation, the risk of a crash is increased.
The fix is a software update to the forward collision-avoidance system, performed by an authorized dealer at no cost to you. Kia will also notify owners directly. You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA or Kia website, and you can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Optima | 2019 |
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