The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2019 |
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2019 | 212 | 1 |
Other forward collision avoidance recalls in 2019
4 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the forward collision avoidance; Kia Motors America filed 82 campaigns in all.
| 19V907000 19 Dec 2019 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 19V540000 19 Jul 2019 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 19V148000 1 Mar 2019 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019