Pearl paint has been peeling more and more especially when washing my vehicle. This shouldn't be happening and i see similar paint issues with other Kia and Hyundai models. I need Kia to take accountable and responsibly for their defect.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The snow-white pearl paint is peeling off - this is a common problem, and the paint is flaking off - not adhering to the base material - seems like a factory defect. This will be a huge re-paint cost to be fixed, and it is just getting worse over time

- North Chelmsford, MA, USA

vehicle paint is peeling severely

- Greenville, SC, USA

White pearl paint is chipping all around the car. At times big chucks of paint just flake off

- Selma, CA, USA

The paint is coming off in chunks anywhere from an inch to 5 inches at a time. Not from rock chips.

- Pasco, WA, USA

I have a 2015 kia that is snow/pearl white paint and it has been chipping since a year after I bought it new.

- Severn, MD, USA

I purchased a brand new Kia from an authorized Kia dealership. The vehicle in question is a 2015 Kia Optima, white pearl in color. Since its purchase, I have maintained this vehicle ensuring that it is serviced regularly at authorized Kia service centers and taking all necessary steps to protect its exterior. Despite these efforts, I have recently observed a drastic deterioration in the paint quality of my vehicle. Specifically, the paint on my Kia Optima has been peeling extensively in several areas, including the roof, hood, and trunk. This issue not only affects the vehicle's aesthetic appeal but also raises concerns about the potential for further deterioration and damage to the underlying metal, which could lead to rust and other long-term issues. I have conducted some research and discovered that paint peeling issues are not uncommon with vehicles of this model and color. It appears that this problem may be linked to a manufacturing defect, particularly with the application and adhesion of the paint. I believe this to be a defect that falls under Kia's responsibility, as the paint should reasonably be expected to last much longer under normal use and care conditions.

- Okmulgee, OK, USA

White pearl paint peeling off, all over hood, etc

- Yardley, PA, USA

My paint started fading then the exterior metal layer on the roof started to chip off

- Seminary, MS, USA

I owned my 2015 Optima slx since they have it replaced my engine in kearny mesa dealership I paid out of pocket from repairs labors there is a defects on door panels airbags electricl wiring harness never received any claim compensation settlement from those claim accidents that iam not at fault for it is unlawful unconstitutional unfair I deserve a restoration of my personal vehicle I owned it I lived in it.

- Meridian, ID, USA

Paint delamination on top surfaces of the vehicle.

- Florence, AZ, USA

my paint on my Kia Optima Pearl White paint is bubbling and peeling in various areas of my car exposing the metal to corrosion. It is peeling on the trunk and on the roof in various places.

- Roy, UT, USA

2015 Kia Optima white pear paint job delamination on hood, trunk side panels by windows and front and back windshields. Available for inspection, has been inspected. National problem, inspected by Kia dealer referred body shop. First time appeared very visible 1 year 1/2 ago. I have reached out to Kia, filed claim, case #[xxx] on 10/11/2023, today, 11/17/2023 received E-mail "vehicle is out of warranty". my vehicle was manufactured in Georgia within the same time(s) of the class action recall for 2013 and 2014 models. I request my case be reconsidered for the paint request. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Las Cruces, NM, USA

The paint on my vehicle has been bubbling and chipping off for years. I did buy my vehicle used and was a certified pre owned. It was in great condition at the time of purchase. The paint became a problem soon after owning the vehicle. I didn-??t think much of it till it continued to peel off more and rust in certain areas. I noticed more vehicles like mine had the same problem. I began looking into it and seen that others were complaining of the same issue as mine online. I did contact Kias main corporate office and they wanted estimates and pictures. I did not go thru with this because they said it was a process to even get approved and if they approved it they would only paint certain parts, and not the whole car. I figured why paint parts if the same paint was used originally to paint the entire car then chips could happen anywhere else. And if paint was approved on certain areas I could only file once and to me that didn-??t seem worth it at the time so I decided to see if this would become a recall and have been waiting patiently. Im very unhappy with KIA regarding this issue. It-??s clearly a problem amongst multiple customers. I have this nice car and it-??s embarrassing to drive like this. I hope this message reaches someone who will do something about this. Thank you

- Parlier , CA, USA

Pearl white paint is peeling off in chunks. Not normal.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

Windows were broken and steering column was broken in to. Car was stolen and spray painted the seats and front end was smashed.Car was totaled

- Minneapolis , MN, USA

The concern is more of a cosmetic issue than mechanical. The paint or primer has a defect which is causing my vehicle to peel from the paint throughout the panels. Kia did decline the roof pillar when it first started but then the hood & left rear door is peeling. I paid out of pocket to have it repaired but other panels started to peel which it will not stop.

- Riverside, CA, USA

my car paint is chipping in multiple places around my car. This could lead to rusting witch, can ultimately lead the body of the car to be easily damaged. it will cause a weakened body structure which can lead to so many damages in the future. I am mediately contacted Kia corporate as soon as the problem got worse, they refuse to pay for my whole car to be repainted. I have a pearl white Kia car, which is known to chip and bubble up. to fix my issues immediately, I went to get my car painted at an affordable place with my own money.

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

pearl white paint chipping away. also both power mirrors went out. one replaced with after market and other one available for inspection

- Redding, CA, USA

Chunks of paint are coming off my car on the freeway. It was raining and a large section of paint flew off and onto the car that was driving behind me and stuck to their windshield. The occupant almost had a collision with another vehicle on the freeway. I was able to follow the car that got the paint stuck to their windshield and I did apologize and got their contact information to verify my incident.

- Zillah, WA, USA