{"vehicle":{"id":"2019_kia_optima","year":2019,"make":"Kia","model":"Optima"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022004","date":"2022-01-11","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia 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.\nNote: This only affects Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: 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.","mfr_campaign":"SC043","units":200,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022004"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019639","date":"2019-12-17","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nThe 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.","mfr_campaign":"SC029","units":26082,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019639"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2019367","date":"2019-07-25","manufacturer":null,"component":"Brakes","summary":"Issue:\nOn 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.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf the brake assist system does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia 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.","mfr_campaign":"RC128","units":112,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2019367"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"19V539000","date":"2019-07-19","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING","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.","mfr_campaign":"SC179","units":11423,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["OPTIMA"],"built_from":"2018-05-21","built_to":"2019-05-29","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/19V539000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}