NHTSA Recall 23V594000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 319,436 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V594000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC278 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › TRUNK LID › LATCH |
| Report received | August 24, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V594000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Kia Optima Hybrid | 2017, 2018 |
| Kia Optima PHEV | 2017, 2018 |
| Kia Rio | 2016, 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.