| Issue ID | 1325115 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10915109 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/07/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side door will not open from the outside presenting a safety issue if an emergency were to take place and a rescue was needed for the driver of the vehicle. Shortly after the driver's side door failed, the back driver's side door had the same issue and will not open from the other side. Once again, a safety issue that should be recalled. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUGENE, OK |
| 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? | |
| 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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| Type of child seat code | |
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