| Issue ID | 1195684 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10731270 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/06/14 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side door handle just stopped working one day. It can be opened from the inside, but not the outside. This is a safety hazard in relation to if there is an accident and i cannot get myself free, no one from the outside can get me out either. This is not the first report of a door handle not working on this brand of suv model. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | METAIRIE, LA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A18BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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