| Issue ID | 1578985 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11229511 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 24/06/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving on the interstate home from work and heard a popping sound and then a sudden explosion coming from the top of my car. When i stopped and checked the roof i found that my moonroof had a huge hole in it and the glass was shattered in the first panel. I saw nothing kicked up from any vehicles when i was driving and unless a meteor hit my car there was no evidence of anything being dropped on it while i was driving. I feel like the moonroof just shattered. It was a hot day but there was no changes in temperature that were dramatic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DENHAM SPRINGS, LA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPH4A19GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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