| Issue ID | 1272350 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852476 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/03/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Two of the exterior handles do not work anymore. They will open from the inside but not the outside. If the child safety locks had been on at the time the handles stopped working the doors would not be able to open at all. These handles stopped working at different times with no warnings. This is a very serious safety hazard for my family - i have a 4 year old with autism. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KINGSLAND, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A10BGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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