Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V622000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V622000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 forte 4-door, forte koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 rio 4-door vehicles Includes 253,074 affected units, Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2018 forte 4-door, forte koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 rio 4-door vehicles
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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.