Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Sportage.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
I own a 2017 kia Sportage ex with the factory snow white pearl paint finish. The vehicle has been well maintained and has not been involved in an accident or collision. The factory paint on the trunk is peeling and delaminating from the vehicle. The white paint is separating completely from the surface, exposing the silver/gray layer underneath. The condition appears to be a failure of the factory paint/coating system rather than damage caused by an accident, collision, or external impact. I contacted kia customer care to report the issue. I was initially told that this was the first time they had heard of this type of problem. Kia required me to open a case and have the vehicle inspected. However, I was subsequently advised that kia was unlikely to cover the repair costs and that pursuing the matter further might not be worthwhile. I am reporting this issue to NHTSA because I believe the peeling paint may represent a manufacturing or factory paint defect. I understand that Hyundai, which is affiliated with kia through Hyundai motor group, has acknowledged excessive paint peeling on certain vehicles and has provided warranty coverage or extensions for affected vehicles. I am concerned that similar factory paint issues may be affecting kia vehicles as well. I am concerned because the affected Hyundai vehicles included have the same paint name as my kia Sportage "white pearl" finish. The paint on my vehicle continues to peel, and I am concerned that continued deterioration could expose and damage the underlying surface and potentially lead to corrosion or other problems - devaluing my cars worth. I request that NHTSA document this complaint and determine whether similar complaints have been filed regarding peeling or delaminating factory paint on 2017 kia Sportage vehicles, and consider whether the number and nature of these complaints warrant further investigation into a potential manufacturing or factory paint defect.
Tl- the contact owns a 2017 kia Sportage. The contact stated that the front passenger's seat was too low and could not be adjusted. . The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, including the chino hills Ford (909-203-5700, located at 4480 chino hills pkwy, chino, CA 91710) where the technician stated that nothing could be done . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was a known issue , and that nothing could be done. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. Fe.