| Issue ID | 1405451 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11021476 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/09/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am unable to open my drivers side rear door from the outside. This seems to be quite a prevelent problem on several kia models. I have seen that many people have had the same problem. Some with multiple doors on the same vehicle. This is a sfety issue as you can't quickly get into the vehicle to if you had small children in the back and ther was an emergency or if first responders needed access to the back or any door that had this problem for that matter. The reason i am reporting this is that i have seen too many people with this issue on there kia sorentos and other models. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STREAMWOOD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA20BGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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