NHTSA Complaint #11394393 — 2013 KIA SORENTO

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11394393
Vehicle	2013 KIA SORENTO
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 28, 2021
Date Filed	February 3, 2021
Mileage	99,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

THE COLOR OF THE CAR IS SNOW WHITE PEARL. AND OUT OF NOWHERE, THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL OFF. FIRST, IT WAS ON THE HOOD, AND NOW THE A-PILLAR. THE CAR DOESN'T HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS AND IT'S THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S PAINT. THE PAINT SHOP GUY TOLD ME IT'S JUST GOING TO GET WORTH WHEN PEELING STARTS.

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