Kia Announces Recall Over Faulty Trunk Latch
August 31, 2023 5:05PM CDT

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Kia is recalling 320,000 over a faulty trunk latch.
The company says the trunk latch base can crack, which would leave it unable to be opened from the inside – potentially leave people trapped.
The recall applies to 2016-2018 Optimas, 2017-2018 Optima hybrids and plug-ins, and 2016-2017 Rios.
Owners will be notified by letter starting Oct. 19th.
Have you ever been inside the trunk of a car?