NHTSA recall 21V622000
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Kia Forte, 2017 Kia Forte, 2018 Kia Forte, 2018 Kia Rio, 2019 Kia Rio.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V622000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.