Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 44 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor Sorento


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated that while attempting to unlock the vehicle with the key, the front driver side door opened; however, the other doors failed to open as intended. No warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sorento. The contact stated while attempting to unlock the vehicle with the key fob, the contact heard the doors unlocking, but the rear doors failed to unlock. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure initially started after the vehicle was serviced by the   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2006 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the interior and exterior lights would flash, the door would unlock, and the rear hatch would open automatically. The dealer replaced the computer and stated that there was a dead cell in the battery, which did not remedy the issue.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch problem

The contact owns a 2016 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the contact attempted to open the trunk, however, the trunk failed to open. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times and after multiple attempts, the trunk was able to open.   Read details...




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