| Issue ID | 1447424 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11073171 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/02/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving down an expressway at approx. 45mph, my sunroof exploded. Glass was forced down and the cover screen saved me from the debris coming into the car. There was no other traffic around me and no foreign matter found in the debris. This event was extremely frightening , and i had my mother and my daughter in the vehicle when it happened. I made a police report of the event and i have pictures of the damage. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GROVETOWN, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A26CGXXXXXX |
| 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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