NHTSA Complaint #10981539 — 2012 KIA SORENTO

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10981539
Vehicle	2012 KIA SORENTO
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	April 20, 2017
Date Filed	May 1, 2017
Mileage	64,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TRIM THAT HOUSES THE SEAT POSITION ADJUSTMENT KNOBS ARE DESIGNED POORLY AND FAIL UNDER NORMAL USE. ONCE FAILURE OCCURS TRIM CAN MOVE EASILY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES TO BE ENGAGED CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

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