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Recall 23V-594

Kia America, Inc. recalled the 2016 to 2018 Kia Optima and 3 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (trunk lid, latch).

At a glance

Campaign number
23V-594
Reported
August 24, 2023
Vehicles affected
319,436 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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."

The risk

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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles