Kia Motor Optima 2005
Model Optima made in 2005 by Kia Motor got 4 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2005
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TSB-026 | 06/01/2009 | 10031006 | Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance service efficiency. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| TSB-026 | 06/01/2009 | 10031006 | Kia: during a service procedure that requires the subframe to be removed from a 2001-2005 optima (ms) (v-6 or i-4), an improved service procedure has been developed to enhance service efficiency. *pe | 12/30/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 04/04/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2005 kia optima. the contact stated the front driver and passenger side doors would not lock or unlock from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. the contact stated that he would have to climb over the front seat and console to exit the vehicle through the rear doors. the vehicle was not inspected for the failure. the dealer was contacted and advised that the failure could potentially have been caused by a defect in the door lock actuator. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 04/04/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2005 kia optima. the contact stated the front driver side and front passenger side doors will not lock and unlock from the outside and inside of the vehicle. the contact has to climb over the seat to exit through the rear doors. the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint, but the dealer stated the failure sounds like it is the actuator that controls the locks. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.rl | |||