| Issue ID | 1594981 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11246024 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/08/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This was noted while the vehicle was stationary but likely also occurs during at all times. Front door latches were repaired(not replaced) by kia coral springs on 01/06/2017 (invoice k1cs733790) per cs1603a. Currently, the passenger front now never opens from the outside and the driver side occasionally. Dealer said (case# 1331-7164) , it was a one time fix even though they repaired not replaced. I reached out to kia and they agreed. They said i could fix them and petition for reimbursement. Getting to the latches requires completely dismantling the door and would cost about $500 per door and i fear this will happen every 2-3 years (on an 2011/9 year old car!) . |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORAL SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKW4A2XBGXXXXXX |
| 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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