Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2018 Kia Motor RIO.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
The contact owns a 2018 kia Rio. The contact stated while attempting to open the rear trunk a clicking noise was heard coming from the trunk as the trunk failed to open. The contact attempted multiple times to open the trunk but it would not open. The contact took their vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as the latch for the trunk was broken and that the only way to repair the failure was to break the latch from the inside of the trunk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,570.
The contact owns a 2018 kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v622000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.