Kia is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Collision-Avoidance Assist May Not Engage

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V539000
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Potential Number of Units Affected 11,423
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.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will update the FCA software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC179.
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