| Issue ID | 1499686 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130973 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/09/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the highway going straight without any obstructions (bridge, etc.) in sight. Without warning the front sunroof of my car exploded, shattering the glass. No debris hit the car to cause the damage. There was no change in temperature throughout the day to cause temperature stress on the glass. It exploded without cause. Had the cloth cover not been covering it at that moment, the glass would have fallen directly on top of me. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 156000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLUE SPRINGS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKUDA26BGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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