Issue ID | 1615267 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277438 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/10/19 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Hello i am not sure if this is the correct place to seek information or file an compliant about what i think is a defect in kia motors paint on this models that was painted with white. While driving i seen paint start to fly off my hood of car. My car is kept inside so this should not be happening. I contacted kia motors and rep stated they are aware of issue but cant paint all cars with flaking or peeling paint. I asked if their is a known issue or problem with model and year why would you not offer some type of reimburse/ assistance or recall to correct. She stated to hold and came back to say her boss said the company would go broke. After the conversation phone hung up. I have called left message with live person that say they would call back and no one has. In looking for the number to contact kia motors. I ran across a forum that other have contacted kia motor about same issue. Can/will you help with this. The problem /issue is with kia motors white pearl paint on 2011-2016 cars and trucks. They all are peeling inf=g flaking in the saime area. Top back trunk, driver side back quarter and hood. The link if you would look into is (1) https://kia-motors. Pissedconsumer. Com/2013-kia-optima-sx-paint-chipping-and-flaking-off-201802151190418/2. Html (2)https://kia-motors. Pissedconsumer. Com/2013-kia-optima-sx-paint-chipping-and-flaking-off-201802151190418/3. Html (3)http://www. Carproblemzoo. Com/kiamotor/optima/paint-problems. Php (4)https://3dbodyworks. Com/pennsylvania-can-fix-peeling-snow-white-pearl-hyundai-chevrolet-toyota-kia/ (5)https://www. Complaintsboard. Com/complaints/kia-motors-bad-paint-c644680. Html thank you for your time |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MEMPHIS, TN |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A62CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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