Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2005 Kia Motor Optima.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
1. The driver side door locks and refuses to unlock. The driver side door cannot be open and the driver side door knobs inside and outside are not working. This can be a serious safety issue in an emergency situation, because the driver cannot escape through the driver side door. This issue must become a recall item as soon as possible. (happened on 05/13/2013, about 82,000 mileage) 2. Driver seat (power) is not working since about 52,000 mileage. (around spring 2010).