NHTSA Complaint #11650833 — 2020 KIA TELLURIDE STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11650833
Vehicle	2020 KIA TELLURIDE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 26, 2025
Date Filed	March 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

The Pearl white paint used on Kia and Hyundai models does not adhere to the primer coat underneath causing bubbling and eventual paint peeling issues overtime that is premature in nature. This has been reported in numerous locations across the internet as found by a basic search for the issue. Consumers are left to foot the bill on a improper manufacturing issue that should be taken care of by the manufacturer.

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