NHTSA recall 23V-594 (23V594000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported August 24, 2023 - about 319,436 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V594000
- Also written as
- 23V-594
- Manufacturer number
- SC278
- Reported
- August 24, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~319,436
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-594 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.