2005 Kia Optima latches & locks problems
The 2005 Kia Optima has 66 latches & locks complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
66
Latches & Locks complaints
37%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Latches & Locks complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ALL OF THE AUTOMATIC DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK WHEN ENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER AND MANUALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…”
Common questions
How many latches & locks complaints does the 2005 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 66 complaints about the 2005 Kia Optima latches & locks — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.