2019 Kia Optima Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2019 Kia Optima. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Automatic Emergency Braking

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
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.

NHTSA campaign 19V539000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Jul 19, 2019.

Owner complaints

212filed with NHTSA · 41 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2025
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Engine
92
Forward Collision Avoidance
36
Electrical System
23
Service Brakes
19

20 involved a crash · 7 a fire · 16 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Kia Optima years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Kia Optima, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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