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2019 Kia Optima — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2019 Kia Optima

These are federal recalls reported for the 2019 Kia Optima. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

19V-539 Open recall Jul 19, 2019

Kia Motors America

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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