| Issue ID | 1435768 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11057411 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 28/12/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When driving on the highway at 55 mph the sunroof over the driver and front passenger compartment exploded and sent glass into the vehicle. We drove the vehicle at lower speeds to the smith kia dealership in bellingham, wa and are awaiting repairs. We found an article from consumer reports that details how there glass roof fail and found a link to how to file the ntsb report. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLINGHAM, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPKDA55GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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