NHTSA Complaint #11343364 — 2017 KIA SPORTAGE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11343364
Vehicle	2017 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 3, 2020
Date Filed	August 4, 2020
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR FAILS TO OPEN FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT PROVOCATION. THERE ARE NUMEROUS FILED COMPLAINTS SITING THIS VERY SAME ISSUE ON THE NHTSA.GOV WEBSITE AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

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