2016 Kia Forte recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2016 Kia Forte, covering 253,074 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
- What is wrong
- Kia 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."
- Risk
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V622000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Kia Forte recalls
How do I check if my 2016 Kia Forte has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Forte have?
1, covering latches/locks/linkages.
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