Kia Optima, Sportswagon Recall R/2019/259: The Forward Collision Avoidance Assist May Fail To Identify Stationary Vehicles, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 411
- vehicles in the UK
- 191064
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Optima, Sportswagon vehicles built between 28 September 2017 and 21 May 2019. The Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary cars. The dealer will upgrade the software for the Multi-Function Camera system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary cars.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE ASSIST MAY FAIL TO IDENTIFY STATIONARY VEHICLES Defect: The Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system may have problems identifying stationary cars. Remedy: Upgrade the software for the Multi-Function Camera system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the forward collision avoidance assist may fail to identify stationary vehicles.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the software for the Multi-Function Camera system. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Optima, Sportswagon built between 28 September 2017 and 21 May 2019 may be included. Kia estimates 411 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 191064 or the DVSA reference R/2019/259. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| OptimaCertain engines may have been produced with conditions that can cause premature wear of the connecting rod bearings | Low | R/2023/266 | |
| Ceed, Optima, Sportage, StonicThe mesh filter inside the tandem pump may block causing insufficient oil supply and a risk of vacuum pump failure. If the pump fails there will be no vacuum assistance and the possibility of increased braking distance when applying the brake pedal | Urgent | R/2023/255 | |
| Carens, Megentis, Optima, Sedona and 3 moreBrake lights may malfunction | Book soon | R/2013/055 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2019/167 on 28 May 2019, for a reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build up in the main power…. The one launched after it was R/2019/455 on 13 Jan 2020, for in some situations the front collision avoidance system may not recognise pedestrians. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/259, launched 5 August 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.