| Issue ID | 1281908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10863841 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/04/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My drivers side door will not open from the outside. I was doing some research regarding this matter and noticed several and i mean several kia sorento vehicles with the exact same issue. I believe this should be recalled. I am finding kia sorento from 2010 to 2016 with this exact problem. I truly believe this could be a serious problem. What if my grandbaby got into the vehicle and these doors would not open from the outside? They would suffocate due to the heat in the vehicle. That is what would happen. So, yes this is definitely a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SEMMES, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A20BGXXXXXX |
| 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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