| Issue ID | 1274373 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10854091 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/03/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When opening the (front passenger & driver) doors from outside, door does not open each time when handle is pulled. When door is opened from the inside, door does not properly latch, thus, operator cannot secure the door to close or lock vehicle. Cannot secure occupant safely inside vehicle for operation. (march 2016) had to rig front passenger door with seatbelt to keep door closed on highway. (april 2016) once front passenger door handle & latch was replaced, same issue occurred on driver side. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10540 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A53GGXXXXXX |
| 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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