| Issue ID | 1304664 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10892443 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 24/07/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Door handle inside plastic clip brakes disabling entry into vehicle from outside. Driver has to enter from another door and climb into cockpit to operate vehicle. Found hundreds of these complaints on kia forums and other sites. According to other complainants, other doors eventually failed after first repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STATEN ISLAND NY, NY |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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