2019 Kia Rio Recalls

Recalls

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V622000
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.'
Consequence	A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 2019 Kia Rio have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2019 Kia Rio has atleast 2 recalls.

Q: What are the 2019 Kia Rio recalls?
A: The 2019 Kia Rio recalls include: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH