Sun Roof Problems of Kia Motor Sportage

Kia Motor Sportage owners have reported 7 problems related to sun roof (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sportage based on all problems reported for the Sportage.

1 Sun Roof problem of the 2018 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 05/17/2020

The contact owns a 2018 kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rumbling sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact then heard a loud explosion. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the sunroof had exploded. A glass replacement company was called out to replace the sunroof but was unable to do so due to the misalignment of the tracks. The contact was informed to contact the local dealer for assistance. Peak kia north (1111 southgate dr, windsor, CO 80550 970-576-3100) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was provided an estimate of $2,700 to have the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. The VIN was not available.

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2 Sun Roof problem of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 09/10/2019

The contact owns a 2017 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 60 mph, the sun roof exploded without warning or an impact occurring. The contact stated that the glass shattered. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired by the insurance company. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

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3 Sun Roof problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 03/18/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. While driving 45 mph, the sun roof exploded. The contact heard a loud noise and glass shattered into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to murray kia in conshohocken, pennsylvania to be examined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 12665943. The failure mileage was 71,010. The VIN was not available.

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4 Sun Roof problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 10/19/2017

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. While driving 60 mph, the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

5 Sun Roof problem of the 2011 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 08/25/2017

The contact owns a 2011 kia Sportage. While the contact's wife was driving 45 mph on the expressway, the sun roof fractured. The failure caused glass to enter the vehicle near the passenger and minor in the back seat. There were no injuries. The driver managed to exit the expressway. The contact inspected the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (rodeo kia, 10685 papago fwy, avondale, az 85323) where it was diagnosed that the failure was not kia's fault; therefore, it would be an out of pocket expense after the vehicle was kept for six days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended the contact schedule an appointment with the dealer. No further assistance was offered. The contact called the manufacturer again and was informed that he should have received paperwork explaining why the repair was denied, and that someone was supposed to call him back. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

6 Sun Roof problem of the 2013 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 07/09/2015

The contact owns a 2013 kia Sportage. While driving approximately 50 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise and the sun roof exploded. The contact sustained lacerations to the eye that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.

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7 Sun Roof problem of the 2001 Kia Motor Sportage

Failure Date: 06/10/2005

Driver side sunroof latch has become detached from the sunroof glass twice. First time had it glued back on to sunroof. Second time the part disappear (probably blew away while sunroof was open). Can't find replacement part.

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