| Issue ID | 1474732 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11102141 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While driving approximately 70 mph, a loud explosion sound was heard as the sun roof shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to an independent glass shop recommended by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 12745485 was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RED BUD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKW4A71EGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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