NHTSA Complaint #11655640 — 2018 KIA FORTE

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11655640
Vehicle	2018 KIA FORTE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 10, 2025
Date Filed	April 19, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Body paint on 2018 Kia Forte: Delamination of Snow White Pearl paint is causing peeling and bubbling on the car. Specific to the hood and driver car door at this time. It is available for inspection. This issue has been confirmed by an independent service center. Per the car dealer they were unaware of an issue or recall. The vehicle was inspected by the Collision shop. There were no prior warning or symptoms prior to the paint peeling.

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