Kia Optima, Optima Phev +2 more: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Kia Optima, Optima Phev, Optima Hybrid, Rio · 2016–2018 — about 319K vehicles.

The hazard

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational