| Issue ID | 1288835 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873130 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 07/06/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's door suddenly stopped opening from the outside. It can be opened from the inside. I need to enter the vehicle from the passenger side and climb across. My husband has back problems and is now unable to drive the car because he can't get in by himself. I have 2 young children, and am scared that i will be unable to get them out of the car if other door handles break or malfunction in a similar manner. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85200 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODSTOCK, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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