Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V539000 Reported July 19, 2019

Collision-avoidance assist may not engage

Kia America, Inc. · Forward Collision Avoidance · 11,423 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V539000
Manufacturer Campaign
SC179
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
Forward Collision Avoidance
Vehicles Affected
11,423
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 2019
Completion Rate
86.95

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V539000 or campaign SC179.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V539000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V539000?

NHTSA recall 19V539000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on July 19, 2019. It addresses: Collision-avoidance assist may not engage. The recall affects approximately 11,423 vehicles, with the defect involving the Forward Collision Avoidance component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V539000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC179. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.