Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 227 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (193 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (30 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems | |
| Trunk Lid Latch problems |
The contact owns a 2017 kia Optima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v594000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that the next available appointment would be in February Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 kia Optima. The contact can no longer use the metal door key to open and lock the vehicle. The contact stated that the doors also will not open from the inside in a consistent manner. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 kia Optima lx. The contact stated that one day while looking to change the oil on his vehicle he noticed that the latch of the hood would not function, nor allow the contact to open the hood of their vehicle. Read details...
This started in June 2014 during the mid summer. The trunk would come open while just sitting there or come open while driving. So far no one has been hurt by it opening up while I have been driving but it could come open while I am driving and if I was to travel on the interstate at 70 mph and it Read details...
When I turn on my blinkers my headlights sometimes flash off (without turning them off). Then come back on when I turn off the blinker. My trunk has also lost power and will no longer unlock. Read details...