2006 Kia Optima latches & locks problems
The 2006 Kia Optima has 27 latches & locks complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
27
Latches & Locks complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Latches & Locks complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND USE THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IN ORDER TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE…”
Common questions
How many latches & locks complaints does the 2006 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2006 Kia Optima latches & locks — 13% 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.