NHTSA Complaint #11502964 — 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502964
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 1, 2022
Date Filed	January 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

White paint peeling off vehicle body in large sections

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