Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Kia Optima recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2005 Kia Optima
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component144
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 66 | 46 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 20 |
| Structure | 22 | 15 |
| Air bags | 22 | 15 |
| Fuel system | 9 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 9 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Optima. The contact was unable to use the key to manually unlock the door to the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle failed to open consistently from inside the vehicle.”
- Structure
“driver side door lock does not open using the arm rest switch. wife was in the car could reach the switch but not the unlatch lever . Car was overheating with Ac on with keys in the ignition .”
- Structure
“The driver door become jammed and sometimes will not open. You have to continuously/excessively jerk on it. Due to not opening, I have to crawl through the passenger side door in order to gain entrance into the vehicle.”
Other Kia Optima model years
- 20091 recall116 complaints
- 20083 recalls144 complaints
- 20072 recalls167 complaints
- 20062 recalls155 complaints
- 20050 recalls144 complaints
- 20041 recall225 complaints
- 20032 recalls141 complaints
- 20023 recalls107 complaints
- 20013 recalls143 complaints
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2005 Kia Optima recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Kia Optima. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Kia Optima?
Latches/locks/linkages is the most-reported component, named in 66 complaints out of 144 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Kia Optima?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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