NHTSA Complaint #11397934 — 2017 KIA SORENTO

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11397934
Vehicle	2017 KIA SORENTO
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 1, 2021
Date Filed	February 25, 2021
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

WHITE SMOKE IN EXHAUST AND LOUD GRIND WHEN COLD START. PAINT IS PEELING IN THE BACK

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