How to fix a noisy sunroof/glass top

[Kia Stinger]

Thanks goes to @Adzismad2 for this fix.

"Upon further investigation the noise seems to be due to the rubber seals around the edging of the sunroof. Others with the same issue have used a rubber lubricant with success. I work at Autobarn in Melbourne so there's a huge range of products for me to use. I'm going to try the Penrite rubber grease in a very small quantity to see if that improves or solves the problem. I suspect if i bring it into the dealer, that's all they would do."

and

"After applying the Bosch rubber grease (that's the only one we had in stock at work), I have eliminated about 80 - 85% of the noise coming from the roof. You have to have the windows closed, radio on mute and listen carefully to hear it."

Discussed in the following topic:
Concerns - Popping/Creaking Noise from Sunroof

 

[TXGT2]

Thanks for sharing @Adxismad2 and @Kia Stinger. I’ve had my Stinger for almost two months. After all the cold and rainy weather we’ve experienced in Texas I started hearing mild noises from the large sunroof. I’ll give the Bosch rubber oil a try.

 

[vsic112]

Hey guys I had a similar issue with my wife's 2016 optima. We just took it back to the dealer and they fixed the issue. They said its not a common issue but they have seen it in the past, even on different kia models.