| Issue ID | 1581988 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11231706 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 12/07/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sliding passenger side door of the van will not latch shut. We have tried this with the power door option, and also manually. The door opens unexpectedly while driving, because of the faulty latch. The latch fails, and the door opens, while stationary and while in motion, with varying speeds, and while turning. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIRFAX, VA |
| VIN pattern | KNDMH4C74C6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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