Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Kia optima has 7 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | STRUCTURE | DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT... |
| Jan 2, 2018 | STRUCTURE | FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL MOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE CAUSING YOU TO BE LOCKED IN THE V... |
| Oct 23, 2013 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ONCE THE DOORS ARE LOCKED, THEY CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE. THE KEY MUST BE INSERTED INTO T... |
| Jun 6, 2013 | STRUCTURE | I CAN NOT OPEN THE PASSENGER DOOR. *JS |
| Apr 9, 2013 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | IT IS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH KIA OPTIMA CARS THAT THE DOOR LATCH IS FAULTY, AND AFTER VARIOUS LENGT... |
| Sep 3, 2012 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE ... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE... |