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2019 Kia Optima · Driver assistance

Driver assistance system may not respond correctly

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.

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Covered model years
2019
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
kia-optima-nhtsa-19v539000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

Follow the owner's manual and the exact recall notice for immediate instructions.

  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 19V539000 includes certain 2019 Kia Optima vehicles. 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. Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Source component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • collision warning not working
  • lane assist turns off
  • car brakes by itself
  • driver assistance unavailable
  • safety system warning
  • automatic braking problem

Symptoms in the record

  • A driver assistance warning may appear or the affected feature may respond incorrectly
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2019 Kia Optima
  • NHTSA campaign 19V539000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 11,423 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

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.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 19V539000 · Jul 19, 2019

Official campaign record for Kia Optima

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 11,423 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

Match the action to the evidence.

Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall 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.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

How we check a problem · All records for the 2019 Kia Optima

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Safety6 min read

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Safety and triage8 min read

When a car is unsafe

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Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

Why symptoms overlap

“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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