Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
The trunk latch in your vehicle is the mechanism that lets you open and close the trunk from the inside. In some 2016-2018 Kia Rios, Optimas, and Optima Hybrids, this latch might crack and break, making it hard to open the trunk.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch breaks, you might get trapped inside the trunk. This could lead to serious injuries, especially if you're alone or can't get out quickly.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the faulty trunk latch with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice you received on October 19, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
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