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2019 Kia RIO Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Aug 9, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia RIO average of 1.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Latches / Locks / Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 Kia RIO recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V622000

Latches / Locks / Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported Aug 9, 2021

What is recalled

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

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia RIO model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2019 Kia RIO recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia RIO have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2019 Kia RIO. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 Kia RIO?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology