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2005 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	724920
Internal NHTSA #	10269665
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2005
File date	21/08/08
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I am the owner of 2005 kia optima and i had serious problems with my vehicle door. When driving doors would start locking/unlocking for no apparent reason. When inside door would open sometimes after numerous tries. Most times had to climb over seat to try other doors i had incident where i unlock door put grandson in carseat i went to driver side to get in vehicle but doors would not open each time i would unlock, doors would automatic relock temp was 97 degrees i continue to turn key and started dialing 911 when door opened dangerous/heart wrenching situation. I was afraid to ride kids in car in case of accident we may be trapped. I went to kia of baton rouge the employee stated he agrees this is dangerous but his concern was how kia was going get paid for repairs, because my vehicle was over the miles for warranty. I told him i had no problems paying for vehicle problems that is normal but this is not normal wear/tear i look up info on kias and there were numerous complaints about door locks. I already knew service dept would say it was the actuator because this is info that was on internet. Kia employee stated to me if i paid for repairs he would guarantee i would not have any more problems this is not fair this is a defect. If i get stop by police he may think im refusing to get out of vehicle when im really trapped inside! I am honest hardworking individual. I do not think it is fair that my money is spent on vehicle that is a hazard to me & my family. If kia is such a great comp. I think they should realize this is a defect that their company should repair please don't wait until tragedy occur and they are facing a major lawsuit to start a recall. I hope kia does what is best for their customers. Yes i did pay out of pocket for repairs because i did not want to continue riding in this unsafe vehicle. Please advise.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BATON ROUGE, LA
VIN pattern	KNAGD126055XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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