Kia announces recall after issue that could potentially trap people inside their vehicle was detected

Kia America is recalling several models made between 2016 and 2018 due to an issue with the trunk latch that may cause people to become trapped inside.

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8/31/2023

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

Kia is recalling nearly 320,000 vehicles, including Rio and Optima cars, because of a potential crack in the trunk latch base that could prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside.

9/4/2023

Kia, Ford, Harley-Davidson among 611,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued recalls for Kia vehicles due to a trunk issue, and for Ford vehicles including SUVs and cargo vans due to rearview camera malfunctions, posing safety risks to drivers; owners can check databases for new recalls and bring their vehicles to dealerships for necessary repairs.

9/6/2023

Nearly 145,000 Kia vehicles recalled due to potentially fatal safety hazard. See the list:

Kia is recalling nearly 145,000 vehicles due to a safety hazard involving the rearview camera mounting clips, which can break and potentially cause accidents.