| Issue ID | 1290611 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10874479 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/05/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drivers side door on 2011 kia sorento will not open from the outside. Inside still works, can hear lock/un-lock but seems like outside latch is stuck in the lock position. Have to either crawl through the car or reach in the window and open from inside. Still have extended warranty on car (82,000 miles) but was still going to cost me $200 to fix it. Why am i paying $200 to fix a handle on a car that is well under warranty. This is a safety issue considering if i get in an accident it hinders the first responders ability to get to me. From what i've read this is an issue a lot of people are having. Kia needs to issue a recall and fix it. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANSING, MI |
| 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 |
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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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