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2005 Kia optima Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Kia optima has 5 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Kia optima

Latches & Locks
48
Electrical
29
Airbags
19
Structure
16
Fuel System
9
Engine
6
Other
5
Powertrain
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 20, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERNEITHER THE DRIVER DOOR OR PASSENGER DOOR WILL UNLOCK. THIS OCCURS FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ...
Apr 13, 2014UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK, YOU CAN NOT OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR. FOR THE DRIVER TO GET OUT OF TH...
May 5, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, FUEL WAS SEEN LE...
Apr 10, 2011UNKNOWN OR OTHERKIA OPTIMA DOOR LOCK IS FAULTY, WILL NOT UNLOCK AND ONLY WAY TO GET DOOR OPEN IS TO USE A SLIM JIM (...
Jun 11, 2009UNKNOWN OR OTHERII HAVE A 2005 KIA OPTIMA FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW, FIRST PROBLEM WAS WITH THE AIR BAGS . I HAD THE LIG...

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