What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023476
- Recall date
- 28 August 2023
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Optima, Rio
- Model years
- 2016 to 2018
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Compliance Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 17,615
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it. rnrnSafety Risk: rnIf a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury. rnrnCorrective Actions: rnKia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the trunk latch base subassembly.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023476.