NHTSA recall 23V594000
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What's wrong: 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."
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 base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2016 Kia Optima
- 2016 Kia Rio
- 2017 Kia Optima
- 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
- 2017 Kia Optima Phev
- 2017 Kia Rio
- 2018 Kia Optima
- 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid
- 2018 Kia Optima Phev
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Kia Optima, 2017 Kia Optima, 2018 Kia Optima, 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Kia Optima Phev, 2018 Kia Optima Phev, 2016 Kia Rio, 2017 Kia Rio.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V594000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.