NHTSA Complaint #11690223 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11690223 |
| Vehicle | 2015 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
We have the Arctic Snow white color on our Kia. The paint began peeling shortly after our purchase in 2016. It has continued to peel throughout the entire time we have owned the vehicle.
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