More than 300,000 Kia Rio and Optima vehicles have been recalled because a defect in the trunk latch could cause someone to get trapped inside the trunk. According to documents filed with the U.S.

WASHINGTON — Kia America is recalling more than 319,000 cars in the U.S. because the trunk latch might become damaged, preventing the trunk from being opened from the inside. The recall covers the ...

Kia is recalling nearly 320,000 vehicles, including Rio and Optima cars, because the trunk latch base may crack, which prevents the trunk from opening from the inside. The Kia recall covers certain ...

Kia’s third major recall in August stems from an issue with the life-saving emergency trunk release feature in the brand’s Optima and Rio sedans. The issue affects approximately 319,400 vehicles.