Vehicle recall 23V594000 · August 24, 2023
Kia Optima, Optima Hybrid and 2 more models
The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V594000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 2023
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC278
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 319,436
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Optima (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Kia Optima Hybrid (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Kia Optima Phev (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Kia Rio (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
Has your Kia been repaired?
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