2014 Kia Optima Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 591 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Kia Optima, 2% of the 591 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10641693, filed 2014-10, 9,746 miles“Driving southbound on I-95 in virginia, I heard a loud explosion like a gunshot. Moments later, I heard the sound of air rushing past from above my head and debris vibrating on the interior sunroof screen. I later found that it was broken glass crackling and falling against the interior sunroof screen. I pulled over immediately to check the roof for damage. What I found was a gaping hole (8-12 inches in diameter) in the glass of the front sunroof. I was not near any overpass or work trucks, nor did I ever observe anything striking the car at any time- not during this incident or ever before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565194, filed 2014-02, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, gravel fell off of a heavy truck and cracked the windshield. The vehicle was not taken to be repaired or inspected. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,110.”
NHTSA complaint #11325518, filed 2020-05, 76,110 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10956317, filed 2017-02, 40,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10731310, filed 2015-06, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152911Jan 9, 2019TSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF CREAK OR RATTLE NOISE - This bulletin provides the procedure to apply felt tape on the panorama sunroof crossmember on some 2012-2015MY Optima (QF)…
- 10143404Jul 30, 2018PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection…
- 10109855Mar 21, 2017TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 38 | 5% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 21 | 2% |
| 2012 | 28 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 14 | 10% |
| 2007 | 33 | 20% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Optima
284 complaintsSteering
97 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Optima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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