| Issue ID | 1263477 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10837544 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/08/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 kia sorento rear driver side door failed to open. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door actuator needed to be replaced. Did not fix. This is a kia problem. It can be a really bad situation if i can't get to my children in the back because my door will not open. The panel on the door also sticks. There are so many complaints about this kia needs to fix the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A19BGXXXXXX |
| 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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