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Recalls for
2019 Kia Optima
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1 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Posted on: 2019-07-22
Description
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
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.
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.