KIA Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev, RIO (2016-2018): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 23V594000 · Aug 24, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
319,436
vehicles affected
319,436
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V594000
- Date
- Aug 24, 2023
- Maker
- Kia America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 319,436
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Trunk lid > LATCH
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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."
What can happen
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Optima | 2016-2018 |
| Kia | Optima Hybrid | 2017-2018 |
| Kia | Optima Phev | 2017-2018 |
| Kia | Rio | 2016-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V594000?
4 models: Kia Optima (2016-2018), Kia Optima Hybrid (2017-2018), Kia Optima Phev (2017-2018) and 1 more, about 319,436 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V594000?
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.
What can happen?
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.