A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Latches/Locks/Linkages — Trunk Lid — Latch

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Chronology
• Miscellaneous Document - SC216 2016-2018 MY FORTE (4-DOOR & 2-DOOR) & 2018-2019 MY RIO (4-DOOR) VEHICLES EMERGENCY TRUNK LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM Q & A September 30, 2021
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 9/30/2021
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 9/30/2021
• C216 – 2016-2018 MY FORTE (4-DOOR & 2-DOOR) & 2018-2019 MY RIO (4-DOOR) VEHICLES EMERGENCY TRUNK LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM - NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A FOLLOW-UP NOTICE: February 4, 2022
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - February 4, 2022
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - February 4, 2022
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - February 2022
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - February 2022

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