Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | NEITHER THE DRIVER DOOR OR PASSENGER DOOR WILL UNLOCK. THIS OCCURS FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ... |
| Apr 13, 2014 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR. FOR THE DRIVER TO GET OUT OF TH... |
| May 5, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL WAS SEEN LE... |
| Apr 10, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KIA OPTIMA DOOR LOCK IS FAULTY, WILL NOT UNLOCK AND ONLY WAY TO GET DOOR OPEN IS TO USE A SLIM JIM (... |
| Jun 11, 2009 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | II HAVE A 2005 KIA OPTIMA FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW, FIRST PROBLEM WAS WITH THE AIR BAGS . I HAD THE LIG... |