NHTSA Complaint #11439823 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439823
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 4, 2019
Date Filed	November 9, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

•A small spot the size of a half-dollar formed on the exterior paint (pearl white) on the passenger side rear door and has since expanded to the size of two fists. •I brought the vehicle to a reputable body repair shop that was recommended by my auto insurance provider to get the area repainted. •The body shop reports that the paint is “delaminating” and is not adhering to the primer. •There are countless related complaints online from vehicle owners with the same year, make and model – yet no recall has been issued by Kia. •There are no warnings to alert the driver to this problem. However, over time, the exposed metal will rust and the door will eventually corrode, putting the passenger at risk.

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