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2017 KIA Rio LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Under Review

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Safety Recalls

Under Review #23V594000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
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."
Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Free Fix
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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Other KIA Rio 2017 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall

Other KIA Rio Years

2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
3 recalls

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