| Issue ID | 1514446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152026 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 09/11/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia sorento. While driving approximately 45 mph, the sun roof exploded and glass fell onto the contact's head and inside the vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to pete's car smart kia (4701 s soncy road, amarillo, tx 79119) for repairs. The cause of the failure was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AMARILLO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A23CGXXXXXX |
| 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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