Issue ID | 1544076 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11184708 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 23/08/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The delamination of pearl white paint began at 50,000k miles with a small piece bubbling and then chipping away. The paint on areas along the windsheild and above the windshield are now completely ready to peal. You can not stop this process by fixing only the damaged areas. All auto body shops state is must be entirely repainted. The paint is delaminating at a fast rate, all my paint is gone on the passagenger side window arm and my roof where the windshield meets the paint is mostly bubbling and rusted. The kia dealerships are aware that this particular color , made and model kia has this problem. I can not wash the exterior of my car without losing more paint. In the sunlight you can see where the paint is not longer bonded to the car. My car is expected to be without paint on my roof, hood and sides of windshields within one year if not repainted properly. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SIMI VALLEY, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A68EGXXXXXX |
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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