Sunroof exploded while driving. Loud explosion sound within the cabin, glass shards then broke away falling inside vehicle and outward on interstate.
2014 Kia Optima: sunroof shattered
7 of the 591 complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima describe sunroof shattered.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sunroof shattered by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sun roof exploded and glass shattered inside and outside the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. There were no injuries. The contact called gossett kia at 901‑328‑8177 (located at 1900 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) and was informed that nothing could be done and there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, filed a report, and stated that they would follow-up with the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving high speeds, the sun roof shattered. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a & b auto sales (100 marshall st n, benwood, wv 26031, (304) 233-1480) and the contact was informed to call the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. The VIN was not available.
Sunroof exploded out just driving down the highway. Nothing hit it or was thrown through it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the sun roof suddenly fractured and the glass shattered into pieces. There were no injuries. The dealer diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia optima. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the temperature in the vehicle suddenly increased and a loud explosion sound was heard. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the sun roof shattered. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
As we were pulling into a parking lot, the panoramic sunroof exploded outwards. The sunroof is bowed upwards and glass fragments were on the top and trunk deck of the car. Nothing struck the car, the sunroof literally exploded outwards. After doing a google search, I found hundreds of entries for exploding sunroofs in both the optima and the kia sorento.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Owner notification (CS2312)
- Information for headlamp condensation and moisture
- SC141 - service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material
- Dealer principal memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Service manager memo: SC141 - service campaign
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign SC141 ? underbody ? additional anti-corrosion treatment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2014 Kia Optima sunroof shattered
Is sunroof shattered a common problem on the 2014 Kia Optima?
7 of 591 owner complaints about the 2014 Kia Optima (1%) mention sunroof shattered. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Kia Optima?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2014 Kia Optima
Engine failure 93Check engine light 71Knocking 64Stalling 61Fire or smoke 41Loss of power 31Won't start 23Oil consumption 14Steering noise 13Headlights 12Warning lights 12ABS 10Fuel leak 10Fuel smell 10Pulling 10Won't shift 10Power steering loss 9Harsh shifting 8Jerking 8Airbag light 7Hesitation 7No deployment 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Steering lock-up 6Fuel pump 5
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