The paint is peeling really bad .It's been peeling and rusting horribly.
2013 Kia Sorento body problems
91 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 91
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body85
- Body: door4
- Body: door: handle: exterior1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Kia Sorento body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Kia Sorento body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2013 Kia Sorento owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The paint on the car is peeling off down to the metal of the car.
My car paint is peeling very bad the color is snow white pear the hole car
Purchased the car in 2020 paint above windshield was beginning to peel, within months the a-pillars were peeling off, the hood is peeling off and now the section above the windshield is beginning to rust due to the peeling. Additional Cases Snow White Pearl paint! Complaint #11700960, 11663682, 11636915, 11630983, 11521467, 11498038.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The paint all over the car had begun to delaminate and its only a 2013. The entire front of the hood, the side bar of the windshield on both the passenger and driver sides, and the roof along the windshield are flaking off manufacturers paint in large sheets. The back side has begun to develop small chips that will eventually match the front. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Because the loss of the protective paint on my car can and has been leading to rust issues on the metal underneath the paint. This is known to weaken the vehicle's body structure. This is especially problematic in potential areas of the car that are prone to collision, thereby compromising the vehicles safety over time, if allowed to continue to delaminate. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? All across the internet people are posting their pictures of their white Kia Sorento having the exact issue mine has. Also in the small town I live in there are at least 10 people who drive a white Kia Sorento like mine and each one is losing their paint to peeling and delamination. Just driving across California you can see that this is a manufacturing issue that has effected most all their customers who bought a white Kia from 2013 - 2018. After reading this question I am making an appointment to go into an Official Kia dealership to address this issue and get their feedback and hopefully a resolution on their end. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? I have not had anyone inspect it to date, but intend on getting an appointment with Kia at their next available opening. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no precursors. Car was perfect when I purchased.
I have a 2013 Kia Sorento with severe paint delamination. The paint is chipping across multiple areas of the vehicle, and I need assistance resolving this issue with Kia to secure coverage for a complete repaint.
Delamination of paint
The snow white pearl paint on my 2013 Kia Sorento is chipping and peeling off due to a latent effect .. starting at the front bumper .. grill assembly..a pillars .. hood ..roof and is now starting to chip on back latch.
Kia sorento pearl white paint peeling off the car leading to rust and corrosion. Started around May of 2021 at about 120000 miles has continued to progress around the vehicle.
Color pearl white. Abnormal peeling of paint despite not having any damage to initiate. Along the front and all edges where the doors curve to meet the windows. When there is damage from a rock from the road whole sheets will lift and peel off. This was a defective paint job and should be remedied by Kia.
Questions about the 2013 Kia Sorento body
Does the 2013 Kia Sorento have body problems?
Owners have filed 91 complaints about the body of the 2013 Kia Sorento, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Kia Sorento body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Kia Sorento body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Kia Sorento have the most body problems?
The Kia Sorento model years with the most body complaints are 2011 (268 complaints), 2014 (160 complaints) and 2016 (111 complaints).
Other 2013 Kia Sorento problems
Engine 516Electrical 116Brakes 88Lights 70Transmission 69Airbags 60Fuel system 38Seats 33Visibility 31Acceleration 25Steering 22Driver assistance 11Suspension 11Seat belts 8Wheels 8Tires 7Locks 1
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