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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1055959
Internal NHTSA #	10578414
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2005
File date	01/04/14
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The drivers door will lock and unlock, though it is not possible to open the door. It will not open from the inside or the outside handle. The electronic lock fob will lock and unlock the car. The key will lock and unlock the car. Entry and exit must be done by climbing over the center console and going through the passenger door. This is a major hazard to the driver and fellow passengers. If we should be involved in an accident with my two young boys in the car, i will not be able to help them exit the car until i have climbed over the center console and exited through the passenger door. Help!!!!!!!! This is definitely a major safety issue related to the kia brand of cars. All over the internet it is discussed how this problem has become a problem for all types of kia models.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CARSON CIT, NV
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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
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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.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
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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