Kia Windshield Replacement

Matching the Right Glass by VIN

Skyview Auto Glass replaces and repairs windshields and auto glass for Kia cars, SUVs and trucks across Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Kia glass differs by model, year and trim — the windshield on one Kia can carry a forward-facing camera for driver-assist systems, a rain sensor, a heated wiper area, acoustic laminated glass, or a heads-up display, while another carries none of those. We match the replacement glass to your Kia by VIN so the new glass carries the same features as the original. Providing your VIN when you book online helps us bring the correct glass the first time.

Kia Glass, Part Number by Part Number

Kia windshields are mostly static-calibration parts with a humidity sensor, and a few of them carry features owners are surprised to learn are in the glass. These are real examples of what comes back for Kia VINs.

The wire-heated Sportage Hybrid. A 2023 Sportage Hybrid windshield, FW05927GTYN, is wire-heated: fine heating wires run through the laminate so the whole screen can be de-iced electrically, not just the wiper park. It also has a camera with a static calibration, acoustic glass, rain-sensing wipers and a humidity sensor, and it needs a rain sensor pad or optical gel plus a top molding. In a Midwest winter a wire-heated windshield is a feature worth replacing like for like.

Where the aftermarket runs out. A 2022 K5 windshield, FW05477GTYN, lists an interchangeable that is an OEM-only part number with no aftermarket equivalent. On parts like that, OEM glass is not an upsell, it is the only glass that exists, and we say so at quote time rather than changing the price later.

Static calibration across the range. The 2018 Stinger, 2020 Forte, 2022 K5, 2023 Sportage Hybrid and 2024 Sorento all list a static calibration. The 2025 K5, FW06448GTYN, is the one that moves: it is listed as static or dynamic, which permits either method and leaves the choice to the technician.

The Stinger, and how much trim one windshield can need. A 2018 Stinger windshield, FW04747GBYN, lists five kinds of accessory: a three-quarter molding, side moldings, a top molding, and a rain sensor pad or optical gel. A quote that covers glass alone on that vehicle is not covering the job.

The 2016 Soul, and the clips. Windshield FW03844GBYN carries two accessory notes: clips or rivets may be required because of the age of the vehicle, and a side molding kit is unlikely to be needed unless the existing moldings are damaged. That is a catalog telling you plainly when to buy a part and when not to, and we pass that on rather than selling trim nobody needs.

Shade bands. Much of the older Kia glass is green tinted with a blue shade band, which is why the 2014 Forte, 2016 Soul, 2018 Stinger, 2019 Sorento and 2020 Rio part numbers end GBYN or GBNN rather than GTYN. The band color is part of the part number, so it gets matched rather than approximated.

Back glass. A 2022 Seltos back glass, FB28528YPYN, is privacy gray and heated. Separate part, separate job.

Every one of those distinctions comes off the VIN in seconds. None of them can be read off the outside of the vehicle. If you want the full explanation of how these part numbers work, see our guide to auto glass part numbers, and for what each feature does, see our windshield features guide.

ADAS Camera Calibration After Replacement

If your Kia has a windshield-mounted camera for driver-assist features such as lane-keeping or forward-collision warning, that camera needs calibration after the windshield is replaced. Skyview performs ADAS calibration to the manufacturer's procedure so your safety systems continue to work the way they were designed to. See our ADAS calibration service for more. See our ADAS calibration service for more.

Chip Repair, Side & Back Glass

Not every damaged Kia windshield has to be replaced — small chips can often be repaired instead, which preserves the factory seal and saves the original glass. Skyview also replaces side and back glass on Kia vehicles, including door glass, vent and quarter glass, and the rear windshield, with the same lifetime workmanship warranty. See our chip repair, side window replacement, and back glass replacement services.

Popular Kia Models We Service

We service these Kia models and many more — matching the glass by VIN on every one. Select a model with its own page for details.

• Telluride
• Sportage
• Sorento
• K5
• Forte
• Carnival
• Soul

Insurance & Filing Your Claim

We accept all insurance and file the glass claim for you for free. Whether the damage to your Kia is a repairable chip or a full replacement, we handle the claim paperwork with your insurer — and many comprehensive (glass) policyholders owe only their deductible (many insurers waive it for a chip repair), depending on their policy and deductible, which we confirm before work starts. See our auto glass insurance claims hub for carrier-specific details.

At Our Shops or Mobile

You can have your Kia glass serviced at one of our shops or mobile at your home, workplace, or roadside location across Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. Every installation carries our lifetime workmanship warranty, and your free quote is just a call or a booking away.