| Issue ID | 1073788 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10596586 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 05/06/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our 2015 kia sorento lx with touring package was parked in our driveway when the tailgate window exploded and shattered all over the driveway. Fortunately no one was in or next to it at the time. Vehicle is back at fucilla kia dealership for repair. It is only one week since we picked up the brand new car and it is already in the shop for repair... Not a good omen and we are not happy. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKU4A7XFGXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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