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2014 KIA CADENZA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1268380
Internal NHTSA #	10846442
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	CADENZA
Model Year	2014
File date	09/03/16
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While traveling on an interstate - during a rain storm - traveling around 65-70mph - and other vehicles in front of, beside, and behind me - out of nowhere (not big bumps being hit ) there was a sudden boom which sounded like a shotgun going off. This was very alarming and scared the daylights out of me. Luckily i was able to gain composure to notice that my sunroof had exploded as glass continued to come down into the car. I was able to pull over (still in pouring rain) and eventually make it to a bridge where i could shield the rain to see what happened. Once out of the car, it was evident that the sliding sunroof of my panoramic roof had exploded upward. I awaited a tow truck to tow the vehicle to closest dealer (an hour away - in the pouring rain which soaked the interior.) i knew that it had to be some type of defect since the explosion went upward. Upon researching the internet, it appears that this type of defect has happened as far back as 2010. Kia is looking to replace the sunroof under warranty which is probably the same defective sunroof. I do not have any confidence in this car and would not allow my family to be in this car moving forward. It is such an alarming situation and could happen so spontaneously, it is only a matter of time until more devastating accidents could occur. After this experience, i am lucky that it was me driving - not my wife or my kids. It would have been a totally different outcome. Other manufactures have addressed their issue with panoramic roofs, but kia continues to deny they have a problem. Kia should buy back these cars as they are a safety hazard for not only those in the car, but for any motorist around them. These vehicles should be recalled, and if they continue to sell vehicles with this characteristic, they should have to provide a disclaimer to warn buyers.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	34420
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SPRING BRANCH, TX
VIN pattern	KNALN4D71E5XXXXXX
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
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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	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2014 KIA CADENZA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2014 KIA CADENZA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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