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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1023034
Internal NHTSA #	10552323
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2005
File date	14/11/13
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I became entrapped in my 2005 kia optima when i accidentally hit the lock. Its been an issue before. While its dangerous to keep it unlocked, i chose that over being locked out or being locked in. Last night my elbow hit the lock as i parked. I had my coworker come pull the handle while i pushed the unlock button. While it has worked after several tries in the past, it just wouldn't give in. I then, had my coworker try the passenger side and it popped. I'm now reduced to climbing over from the passenger side door. While its painful and timely, its not as bad as climbing over the back. I've had to do that when i had no one to call for help. It's so dangerous not being able to get out of your car when you're ready. Its also horrible to think about your vehicle not being there when you come outside because you left your doors unlocked for a car thief. If i open my passenger side door and press lock and close it. I will not be able to enter or use my vehicle without breaking a window. If there was a fire cause by some sort of collision, my child and i would be burned before i could get to him. If me or a passenger accidentally hits the lock before we get out, i'll have to break my own window to get back in. I sent the corporate headquarters an email which i'm sure will be ignored like the many others sent before me. This is sad cause mechanically the car seems to run great. This is my second one. If i had of kept that one longer, i'm sure i would've experienced the same issue. This is definitely a safety issue that needs to be acknowledged and fixed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	106882
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAINT LOUIS, MO
VIN pattern	KNAGD126X55XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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