NHTSA safety recalls
2016 Kia Forte Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Kia Forte. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2016 Kia Forte as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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21V622000Latches/locks/linkages · Trunk Lid · Latch
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The riskA person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia 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."
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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