I am the owner of 2005 Kia Optima and I had serious problems with my vehicle door. When driving doors would start locking/unlocking for no apparent reason. When inside door would open sometimes after numerous tries. Most times had to climb over seat to try other doors I had incident where I unlock door put grandson in carseat I went to driver side to get in vehicle but doors would not open each time I would unlock, doors would automatic relock temp was 97 degrees I continue to turn key and started dialing 911 when door opened dangerous/heart wrenching situation. I was afraid to ride kids in car in case of accident we may be trapped. I went to Kia of baton rouge the employee stated he agrees this is dangerous but his concern was how Kia was going get paid for repairs, because my vehicle was over the miles for warranty. I told him I had no problems paying for vehicle problems that is normal but this is not normal wear/tear I look up info on Kia and there were numerous complaints about door locks. I already knew service dept would say it was the actuator because this is info that was on internet. Kia employee stated to me if I paid for repairs he would guarantee I would not have any more problems this is not fair this is a defect. If I get stop by police he may think im refusing to get out of vehicle when im really trapped inside! I am honest hardworking individual. I do not think it is fair that my money is spent on vehicle that is a hazard to me & my family. If Kia is such a great comp. I think they should realize this is a defect that their company should repair please don't wait until tragedy occur and they are facing a major lawsuit to start a recall. I hope Kia does what is best for their customers. Yes I did pay out of pocket for repairs because I did not want to continue riding in this unsafe vehicle. Please advise.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Normal use. Door lock fails locking driver in car, preventing safe exit in an emergency. This could result in death if a vehicle fire or accident were to occur. This is a common defect in this make with numerous internet-based complaints and questions related to this problem findable on the web. The $300-$400 cost of repair is too prohibitive to allow me to fix this. The life-threatening consequences of this manufacturer defect warrants manufacturer to foot the bill for the repair. This problem is listed in many years and models by same manufacturer.

- Riverside, CA, USA