NHTSA Complaint #11620480 — 2021 KIA TELLURIDE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11620480
Vehicle	2021 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	October 4, 2024
Date Filed	October 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Sunroof/moonroof will no longer close. It is stuck in the open position and this will cause water to enter the cabin if it rains. The vehicle was examined by the dealer and they confirmed that a component is fault and will need to be replaced. No warning lamps or additional symptoms were noticed prior to the sunroof malfunctioning. The vehicle only has 44,100 miles.

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