Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Your vehicle's Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system might not engage the brakes when it detects a stationary vehicle ahead, which could lead to a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could be at a higher risk of getting into a crash, which could cause injuries or damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Kia will update the software for your Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system for free to ensure it works properly. You'll be notified by Kia and can also contact them at 1-800-333-4542 with recall number SC179.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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