| Issue ID | 1063982 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10587006 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/05/14 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he heard a very loud noise and after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the sun roof had exploded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and replaced the sun roof. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 15,369. Updated 06/12/14 updated 07/15/14 ma updated 07/18/2014*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15369 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LYNNWOOD, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A69DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | PERFORMANCE KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 425-609-5600 |
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