# Recalls that may apply to the 2019 Kia Optima

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [19V539000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V539000.md), 2019-07-19: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING. 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. Built 2018\-05\-21 to 2019\-05\-29.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2022004](/recalls/tc/2022004.md), 2022-01-11: Engine. Issue: Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug\-In Hybrid \(PHEV\) models equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI engine.  Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
- [2019639](/recalls/tc/2019639.md), 2019-12-17: Engine. Issue: Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure may cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.  Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
- [2019367](/recalls/tc/2019367.md), 2019-07-25: Brakes. Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the Forward Collision\-Avoidance Assist \(FCA\) system may cause the brake assist feature not to work properly. This could affect the ability to help reduce or avoid a crash with a stationary vehicle.  Safety Risk: If the brake assist system does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the Forward Collision\-Avoidance Assist system.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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