NHTSA Complaint #10949323 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10949323
Vehicle 2011 KIA SORENTO
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 78,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AE

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA SORENTO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE LOCK FAILED TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 156260000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 13V114000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

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