| Issue ID | 1242032 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10807149 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 08/04/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver side door handle no longer functions, unable to open driver door from inside vehicle at all. Dealer "repaired" free of charge at 47,638 miles (under 60,00 mile warranty) but did not replace parts. Handle did work for a while but again became non-functional (at approx 75,000 miles, out of warranty), mechanic inspected and showed several broken plastic components. It is not repairable, must be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47638 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A17BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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