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2013 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1679523
Internal NHTSA #	11343013
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2013
File date	28/05/20
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2013 kia optima with pearl white paint. Consistent with widespread reports of rapid paint peeling and delamination of this particular paint color, i too am experiencing the same. Also consistent with widespread reporting, the primary areas are along the pillars around the windshield (long vertical strips peeled down to the primer), and bubbling and peeling on the engine hood, the front grill and the front bumper. This has happened very quickly, and is rapidly worsening. I first noticed the peeling around the windshield on 5/28/20, and the engine hood and bumper on 8/2/20. I have approximately 62,900 miles on the car and it is typically garaged. My understanding is that this will continue to worsen, and that the entire vehicle will need to be repainted. I firmly believe this is a defect, as reported by others, we are all experiencing the same issues in the same manner and locations on the vehicle. This should be recalled and repaired by kia at no cost to me. Thank you.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	62974
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MENLO PARK, CA
VIN pattern	5XXGR4A68DGXXXXXX
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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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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2013 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA OPTIMA Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

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