Component Description
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Kia Motors America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180521
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190529
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
11423
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190827
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20190719
Record Creation Date
20190722
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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 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.
