KNAFX5A84G5548472

Available vehicle information

VIN

KNAFX5A84G5548472

Make

Kia

Model year

2016

Country

South Korea

Record status

frame damage

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Recall 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

21V622000 09/08/2021 View details

Summary

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."

Consequence

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.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular

City 24 MPG

Highway 35 MPG

Combined 28 MPG

Engine displacement 2.0 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic (S6)

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 315.0 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2200

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KNA WMI · FX5A84 VDS · G5548472 VIS

WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS FX5A84 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS G5548472 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code G Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code 5 Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make KIA

Model Forte

Model year 2016

Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Sedan/Saloon

Trim GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)

Engine model GDI Nu

Displacement 2 L

Cylinders 4

Fuel type Gasoline

Doors 5

Plant city HWASUNG

Plant country SOUTH KOREA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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