NHTSA Federal Safety Recall Directory
2016 Kia Forte Safety Recalls (1)
Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Forte.
100% Free Dealer Remedy: Any authorized Kia dealership must perform recall repairs at zero cost to the vehicle owner regardless of warranty status.
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NHTSA ID: 21V622000Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
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."
Safety Consequence / Hazard
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Authorized Dealer 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.
Report Date: 09/08/2021Official NHTSA Docket
Check Your Specific Vehicle
Does your 2016 Forte have incomplete recalls?
Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.