| Issue ID | 1502092 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11133171 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 24/09/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. While driving 45 mph, the sun roof exploded outwards without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the sun roof glass was replaced. The contact called kingdom kia at (573) 426-3100 (located at 2600 n bishop ave, rolla, mo 65401) and was informed to contact his insurance company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROLLA, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNAGN4A65B5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 45 |
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