NHTSA Complaint #11599874 — 2013 KIA SOUL

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11599874
Vehicle	2013 KIA SOUL
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 7, 2022
Date Filed	July 7, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Paint is bubbling up and peeling off everywhere on my car

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