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2019 KIA OPTIMA Recalls - California Lemon Law KIA OPTIMA problems

Recalls For 2019 KIA OPTIMA

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Recall #1 Issued: 2019 07 19 - Camp #20190719

This 2019 KIA OPTIMA recall affects the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Manufactured by Kia Motors America from 2018-05-21 through 2019-05-29

Description Of 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.

Conseqence Of Defect

Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional 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.



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