NHTSA Complaint #11473015 — 2018 KIA SPORTAGE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11473015
Vehicle	2018 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 8, 2022
Date Filed	July 9, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The clear coat on my 2018 KIA sportage has started to peel on side mirrors and roof.

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