| Issue ID | 1301274 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10887710 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/07/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After unlocking the vehicle, the drivers side door will not open from the outside. Only way to enter the car is from the passenger side. The interior drivers side door handle does operate properly. The driver door handle will not open from the outside. This apparently is a very common issue with this model. In case of an accident, external entry is impossible from the driver door. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT4A15BGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| 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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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
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