2015 Kia Sorento body & structure problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 7, 2026CABody & Structure

   Paint De lamination on Snow White Pearl due to manufacturing defect Date listed was the date it started to peel. Started peeling around the window first. Then it continued on the front hood.

   NHTSA complaint #11755502 · source
2. Filed Jun 15, 2026PAFireBody & StructureBrakesEngine

   2015 Kia Sorento fire on the 7th I was drive lost brakes and steering and as soon as I stop to get out to check the whole truck went up in flames

   NHTSA complaint #11744083 · source
3. Filed Jul 22, 2025CACrashBody & Structure

   The paint on my 2015 kia sorento (snow white pearl) is peeling off large sheets, exposing the metal underneath. This is a know issue affecting many kia and hyndai vehicles. I am concered it will lead to rust, safety issues, and reduce visibility. A piece laded on my windshield blocking my view. Kia has denied repair and has a case pending more research. Case number is 25399760. This is cleary a manfacturer defect happening to this color only. It is peeling on the hood and…

   NHTSA complaint #11675465 · source
4. Filed Mar 27, 2025FLBody & Structure

   My 2015 pearl white Kia Sorento has had paint peeling off of the hood and front of the roof. It is getting really bad and there is rust and corrosion now. It's been doing this for a couple of years and it's really bad now. There is now reason for that. When I drive around I keep an eye out and I see Sorento after Sorento with the same exact problem -- paint peeling in the same spots with rust and corrosion starting. Online you can find forums and a facebook page about it.…

   NHTSA complaint #11650982 · source
5. Filed Feb 11, 2025GABody & StructureElectrical System

   My Kia Sorento has the pearl white paint that began peeling 4 years ago. That is a known issue for Kia vehicles made between 2013 and 2019. [XXX] . While this is not necessarily a safety issue, it is common problem that Kia knows about. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11641923 · source
6. Filed Sep 3, 2024FLBody & Structure

   The paint is peeling off vehicle "kia sorento 2015 iall over my car, my car color is: pearl white. It is just peeling off all of the sudden. I understand this is happening all over the world to kia/hunday car owners, including the usa and canada. Even though kia has not issue a recall for this problem, they know is happening. I need kia to be responsable and paid for fixing this problem. I will not file a claim in my car insurance for this, because i did not create this…

   NHTSA complaint #11612363 · source
7. Filed Jun 3, 2024NCBody & Structure

   The paint on my SUV began to peel off. I have pictures documenting the issue, and the car has been temporarily fixed. The safety of myself and others wasn't directly compromised. The problem has been confirmed by other Kia owners experiencing similar issues with the same paint type. A body shop inspected the vehicle, but it hasn't been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no warning signs prior to the paint peeling.

   NHTSA complaint #11592261 · source
8. Filed May 28, 2024INBody & StructureOther / Unknown

   Large paint chips on hood and passenger door frame near windshield. Smaller paint chips along hood. Looks almost like an eggshell cracking and just started happening in the last couple of months.

   NHTSA complaint #11591081 · source
9. Filed Apr 22, 2024ALBody & Structure

   The paint is bubbling and blistering along with delmination in some area's. I see this is a known reoccurring issue with the snow white pearl paint on many other kia's as well. My car only has 31,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of with the exception of this manufacturer issue. First noticed a small delamination on the a pillar in 2019, now blisters are noticed and speading over many panels of the vehicle

   NHTSA complaint #11584397 · source
10. Filed Feb 10, 2024CABody & Structure

    Paint stated flaking significantly at 79k miles. It has gotten out of control and we keep this garaged and hardly drive it. I have read other Kia owners dealing with the same issue. It's not normal wear and tear with the paint. It's large chunks of paint coming off.

    NHTSA complaint #11571239 · source
11. Filed Jan 26, 2024ILBody & Structure

    My suv has paint that is peeling off of the suv that is not due to damage or something external to the paints surface. The color is pearl white and has been documented by many owners of cars Kia's with the pearl white paint color. The location on the passenger side a pillar is also a common starting point for this paint issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11567958 · source
12. Filed Jan 14, 2024WABody & Structure

    Paint on ridge above driver side window began delaminating and completely eroded over a day. This happened while the car was parked without any rain or other impact.

    NHTSA complaint #11565445 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology