Kia recalls certain 2019 Rio models with faulty trunk latch that may trap occupants, increasing injury risk. Owners must have trunk latch replaced by dealers.
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Kia is recalling specific 2019 Rio vehicles with a trunk latch that can become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from inside. This traps people inside the trunk, raising injury risks. Owners should contact Kia for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224128-kia-2019-rio-recall-trunk-latch-may-trap-person-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224128-kia-2019-rio-recall-trunk-latch-may-trap-person-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V622000
“Kia 2019 Rio Recall: Trunk Latch May Trap Person, Risk of Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224128-kia-2019-rio-recall-trunk-latch-may-trap-person-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V622000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V622000).
The trunk latch can become damaged, making it impossible to open the trunk from inside. This traps people inside the trunk compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of 2019 Kia Rio vehicles with the faulty trunk latch are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2019.
Check if your 2019 Kia Rio was purchased between 2016 and 2019. The recall covers specific models that fail to meet federal safety standards for trunk release.
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a trunk latch replacement.
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly at no cost.
Dealers 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.
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from inside, which can trap people inside and increase injury risk.
Your 2019 Kia Rio was purchased between 2016 and 2019. The recall covers specific models that fail to meet federal safety standards for trunk release.
The recall notice was mailed on February 10, 2022, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V622000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 21V622000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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