NHTSA Complaint #11616849 — 2016 KIA SOUL

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11616849
Vehicle	2016 KIA SOUL
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 1, 2023
Date Filed	September 27, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Paint started peeling on the side mirrors, door handles within the last year and seems to have progressed really quickly. They are bubbling, cracking and then just chipping off to reveal the unfinished layer underneath. This seems like it will expose the car body to more elements and encourage rusting. I'd like to avoid that.

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