| Issue ID | 1709618 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11378459 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 13/06/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pearl white paint is peeling, chipping, and delaminating. Defective pearl white paint . Rust appearing due to delamintion inside drive side door causing door to detoriate and safety concerns for door deteriorating. Also major rust due to paint delimatiing around front wind shield. Very concerned for safety of windshield due to paint/rust/peel/chip. There is a major defect in millions of kia vehicles due to pearl white paint. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAPE CORAL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A68DGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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