| Issue ID | 1284294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10865666 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/09/12 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. The contact stated that the second row seat latch system failed to fold the seat causing the contact to be unable to use the third row seat. The vehicle was taken to the several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the seat folding system several times however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,980. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14980 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKUDA22CGXXXXXX |
| 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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