One problem related to paint has been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima.
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. . Read more...
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