NHTSA Complaint #11534406 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11534406
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	July 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

The Pearl white paint is peeling off and has been for awhile. It’s getting worse.

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