WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE SUNROOF OVER THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT EXPLODED. GLASS SHOWERED INTO THE CAR (2016 KIA SORENTO XLS). WE DROVE THE CAR A LOWER SPEEDS TO THE DEALERSHIP IN BELLINGHAM, WA (SMITH KIA).
2016 kia Sorento body problems
severe 99 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
99
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE SUNROOF OVER THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT EXPLODED AND SENT GLASS INTO THE VEHICLE. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT LOWER SPEEDS TO THE SMITH KIA DEALERSHIP IN BELLINGHAM, WA AND ARE AWAITING REPAIRS. WE FOUND AN ARTICLE FROM CONSUMER REPORTS THAT DETAILS HOW THERE GLASS ROOF FAIL AND FOUND A LINK TO HOW TO FILE THE NTSB REPORT.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE SUNROOF OVER THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT EXPLODED SENDING GLASS INTO THE VEHICLE. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT LOWER SPEEDS TO THE SMITH KIA DEALERSHIP IN BELLINGHAM, WA AND ARE AWAITING REPAIRS.
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH THE SUNROOF OVER THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT EXPLODED SENDING GLASS INTO THE VEHICLE. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE AT LOWER SPEEDS TO THE SMITH KIA DEALERSHIP IN BELLINGHAM, WA AND ARE AWAITING REPAIRS.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2016 kia Sorento?
It's a meaningful issue. 99 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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