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2023 Kia Sorento Wipers & Visibility Problems

3 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Mar 2026Jul 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highVISIBILITY
Filed: Mar 2026

Your sunroof suddenly shattered while your wife was driving slowly after making a left turn, even though the sunroof cover was closed. Neither of you realized what happened until your husband inspected the vehicle at home and discovered the sunroof had exploded. The dealer confirmed the sunroof needed complete replacement.

NHTSA #: 11721357
mediumVISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jul 2025

Front panel of panoramic sunroof shattered while driving on Interstate 90 at approx 65mpg. Sunroof was fully closed. Exploded on its own with no outside influence. Conditions were clear and dry. Sounded like a gun shot and glass was flying everywhere. Fortunately shade was closed with no glass entering passenger compartment. Could have resulted in injuries or accident if glass entered the driving inside area.

NHTSA #: 11675809
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Jul 2024

On the morning of July 14, 2024 I noticed a crack on the driver side on the window. The crack appeared on the bottom of the window and travel upwards where it ended. This morning July 15, 2024, the crack spread across towards the passenger side of the vehicle. Nothing hit the window for it to develop a crack as my car was parked in the driveway and there were no markings on the window. I do put on the window sun visor to keep the excessive heat out of the car.

NHTSA #: 11602343

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