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2012 KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1615266
Internal NHTSA #	11277438
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2012
File date	29/10/19
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
Number of Occurences
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA OPTIMA Unknown Or Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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