| Issue ID | 1386248 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000428 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 20/06/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Issue 1. Vehicle appears to have a broken lock mechanism or bad sensor on the automated rear drivers door. When shut and in drive, driving down the road at 55 mph, door has flown open twice. I have 2 children that sit in these seats and i will not place them in the vehicle again until this safety issue is resolved. Issue 2 - front windshield rear view mirror has intermittently went in and out of night mode during daytime driving. This is a safety issue and cars are barely visible with the green tinted nighttime mode on. Additionally, rain makes this condition worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RIDGEVILLE, IN |
| VIN pattern | KNDMG4C73C6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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