2013 Kia Optima visibility problems

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Visibility · WA

My 2013 Kia Optima sunroof exploded as I was at a stop, about to turn into work. I experienced a pop and had glass falling on me within seconds. There were no recent rock experiences and the road was completely clear. After dealing with the initial clean up, I drove to an auto glass shop to have it professionally removed. The glass was bowed and left with a large hole, almost like it had just exploded due to pressure or a faulty piece. I almost always have my daughter with me and I’m SO grateful she was not in the vehicle. This could have resulted in injury or even a collision due to the terrifying nature of glass shattering above you. My insurance does not cover comp, however I do work for an insurance agent and he did view the damage. No claim can be filed as the repair and replacement for the damage has to come out of pocket.

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Visibility · FL

My sunroof exploded as I was driving my car down the road. It made a noise that sounded like a gunshot and I pulled into a parking lot and the whole thing was shattered. The sun roof is less than a year and a half old and there was no chips or cracks in it and nothing had fallen on top or damaged it.

Filed Feb 24, 2022 · Steering, Visibility · 20,000 miles · TX · fire

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph during rain, the windshield wiper where violently wiping and there was a burning odor coming from the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed May 22, 2020 · Visibility · 14,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the hwy approx 1306hrs on may19, 2020. I heard a popped noise like a gun shot or a blow out tire. My steering wheel wasn't wobbling so I looked in my rear mirror to pull over and saw black glass sliding down my rear window . I heard air coming from my sunroof. I was scared nervous and my anxiety was on level 10. I called sharonville police not knowing what to say or do . It was raining and I tried to exit the hwy at the next exit but it was closed . I was only 10mins fri my house I decided to make it home where I felt safe . I was scared hearing the air blowing in the car hoping the glass wouldn't fly in the car . I was a wreck trying to control my vehicle . I made it home . I was scared to look at the sunroof . When I did I was shocked it was a big round hole in the middle of the sunroof . The glass was so thick and I didn't think a rock could break it . The glass was shattered around the big whole . I took pics and sent them to straight to geico . I never opened the sunroof to see if anything was in side of the shade . I feel like I should not have to pay a 500 deductible during this crisis that I don't have . Geico or jeff wyler kia can not tell me if they found any object in my sunroof that would have cause the glass to break. It's a thick piece of glass . I'm scared to drive my car . If I didn't close the shade before I left home to get prepared for my surgery the next day it would have shattered in the vehicle . I'm scared to drive the car . I'm a wreck .

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 99,000 miles · TX

Oil is completely empty before 1000 miles after an oil change. Have switched to synthetic oil and used additives. Nothing has helped and I am adding at least 6-8 quarts for 3000 miles. Also the headlights are horrible. I can not see 10 feet pass my front end at night. This is extremely dangerous and new bulbs do not help. It is a known problem, but kia could care less. Not only can I not see but I'm driving a death trap that will most likely catch fire like thousands of the 2013 have already. How do these car companies get away with this?

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Visibility · 24,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia optima. While the vehicle was being driven highway speeds, a pebble struck the windshield and caused a minor crack. Upon trying the clean the area, the contact noticed the film on the windshield was starting to detach. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 65,000 miles · AR

My four year old daughter and I were in the car and while driving, the sunroof exploded. It was so loud, almost like a gunshot. A small amount of glass entered the car. I was driving straight, southward, near the osceola exit on I 55. There was absolutely no sign or evidence of anything hitting the glass. Weather conditions were clear and the temperature in osceola today was a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees fahrenheit.

Filed Nov 3, 2016 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · MO

The sunroof exploded while driving down the road.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Visibility · 23,000 miles · PA

While sitting at a stop sign, my sunroof exploded. The roof was open and the weather was sunny and approaching 70*.

Filed Dec 7, 2015 · Visibility · NJ

2013 kia optima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle windshield visibility issues. *smd the consumer stated when it rained, the windshield became hazy. The last time, the consumer visited the dealer, he was informed the windshield had some spotting and it was normal.