2006 Kia Optima Door Lock Problems

Through personal research i discovered that this is a common and well known defect.

2006 kia optima door lock problems.

Car complaints car problems and defect information. Problem with your 2006 kia optima. Big danger as driving with children in the car. Once locked the key will not work to open door correctly neither will the door open manually from the inside.

The 2006 kia optima has 24 nhtsa complaints for the latches locks linkages at 85 186 miles average. The drivers side door lock will not unlock with the electrical button or manually. The lock only opens half way pull handle to open door automatically locks. Was hit with a class action lawsuit in a california federal court alleging that its kia optimas made in model years 2001 through 2006 are made with defective door locks that pose a potential safety hazard.

Can t open door with key from outside. 06 kia optima power door lock problems. Car complaints car problems and defect information. The 2006 kia optima has 24 nhtsa complaints for the latches locks linkages at 85 186 miles average.

Must enter in passenger side door and climb over. Dealer contacted but will not fix problem although vehicle is only a few hundred miles over warranty.