NHTSA Complaint #11655970 — 2023 KIA K5

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11655970
Vehicle	2023 KIA K5
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	April 18, 2025
Date Filed	April 21, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving with no other cars around, and i heard what sounded to be an explosion, come to find out my sunroof had exploded. I had glass fly all over the back windshield, and onto the road behind me. This could have caused an accident or damage to other vehicles if someone was around me.

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