Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V594000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V594000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 rio, 2016-2018 optima, 2017-2018 optima hybrid and optima plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 319,436 affected units, Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 rio, 2016-2018 optima, 2017-2018 optima hybrid and optima plug-in hybrid vehicles
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.