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2006 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1139912
Internal NHTSA #	10664181
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	13/12/14
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Door lock will not unlock thus door will not open. Door lock will not unlock with the key on either door nor the automatic or manual door lock. This has resulted in having to exit the vehicle from the passenger door. This is sporadic and not on a regular basis. Upon searching the internet this is a very common problem across the kia brand effecting numerous models and years. My main concern is under an emergency, there is no quick/safe way to exit the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	175000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HUNTINGTON, WV
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?	N
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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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.
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.
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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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2006 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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