Four problems related to automatic emergency braking have been reported for the 2019 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2019 Optima.
I was driving and tried to brake but my car did not stop and ended up hitting guardrail. A couple weeks later I was driving and there was nothing in front of me but the car abruptly stopped in the middle of road.
Abs light came on for no apparent reason and took car to kia dealership and was told it needs abs issue: “your car is going to need an abs actuator, this controls how the abs modulates the brakes when under dangerous braking conditions so that your brakes don't lock up. . $2676. 56 just for that repair if you'd like us to replace it” and I searched online and do see that some 2019 kia models had a recall for this very issue, but my VIN is not showing up as affected. The lights came on about 6 mos ago, cleared and then came back on again. Car is at moritz kia in fw, TX right now.
Out of no where the front collision avoidance assist came on while driving as well as the automatic emergency braking sensor came on I had my kids in the car no accident or anything.
Tl- the contact owned a 2019 kia Optima. The contact stated that while upon making a left turn at 20 mph, the automatic emergency braking system independently activated and abruptly stopped without warning. Due to the failure, the vehicle behind him hit him from behind which pushed his vehicle into a 270 degree angle. The contact stated that the passenger side airbags deployed; however, his driver side airbags did not. The contact stated that he had hit his head on the driver side visor; however, he did not seek medical attention for the injury. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was totaled as a result of the accident and was towed to his insurance company's collision center. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had been destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately less than 200. The VIN was not available. Jo.
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