ID: #21V622000
MFR: Kia Motors America
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
EVENT_SUMMARY
You should know that the trunk latch in your 2016-2018 Forte or 2018-2019 Rio might be damaged, making it hard to open the trunk from inside.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If this happens, you or someone inside the trunk could get trapped, which could lead to injury.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
The dealership will replace the trunk latch assembly for free. You should contact Kia's customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule the repair, or wait for the letter you received on February 10, 2022, with the Kia recall number SC216.