2001 Kia Optima latches/locks/linkages problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2001 Kia Optima — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front passenger side door cannot be unlocked and is unusable. This is a serious safety concern that has affected all models of kia autos but kia refuses to address the issue. *tr”
filed Nov 19, 2010
“The front frame and many components of my 2001 kia optima have completely rusted out. It currently has 50,000 miles on it and has had many problems since I purchased it. Check engine light is pretty much on every day. I was told it was something to do with the gas cap, although that never really…”
filed Sep 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are…
TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 4, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Optima | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Optima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Optima | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 Optima | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Optima | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Optima | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Optima | 27 | 17% |
| 2005 Optima | 66 | 46% |
| 2004 Optima | 81 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Kia Optima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.