KIA RIO 2019: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V622000

Make Model Year
KIA RIO 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-02-10 2021-08-09 2021-08-10

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC216

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 253074

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 401

Summary

Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, 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."

Consequence

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.