NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V594000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Published August 25, 2023 · Recall initiated: August 24, 2023
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 KIA OPTIMA | 2018 KIA OPTIMA | 2018 KIA OPTIMA PHEV | 2017 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2017 KIA RIO | 2018 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2016 KIA OPTIMA | 2017 KIA OPTIMA PHEV | 2016 KIA RIO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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