Kia Optima: Forward collision avoidance — automatic emergency braking

Affects Kia Optima · 2019 — about 11K vehicles.

The hazard

Improper intervention of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational