Product Description
2016-2020 Kia Sorento Rear Liftgate Accent, One Polished Stainless Strip (RD16820)
RD16820 is one polished strip for the back of the Kia Sorento 4-door SUV, model years 2016 through 2020. It is 304 stainless steel with a mirror finish, made in the USA, and it attaches with 3M tape over the existing surface.
Where it goes
QAA calls it a rear deck accent. The Sorento is an SUV with a liftgate, and the strip is meant for that gate.
Years covered
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. Sorentos from other years are not part of this record, so confirm before ordering.
Size is not listed
The catalog does not give a width or length. That makes the product photos important: they show the shape and how it sits on the gate. If you want a measurement, call before you buy. Holding a strip of painter's tape across the gate where you picture the accent is a simple way to compare.
A compact lineup
Only five other QAA parts are linked to this Sorento, which keeps choices simple:
- LB16820, license bar above the plate
- LP16820, license plate bezel
- GC16820, gas door cover
- PP16820, four-piece pillar kit
- PP16821, six-piece pillar kit
Doing the whole rear
With the liftgate accent, license bar, and bezel, the rear gets three polished pieces stacked on the gate. Fit the liftgate accent first, then the license bar, then the bezel, using each one to center the next.
Pillar kits
Neither PP16820 nor PP16821 carries a coverage note. The photos show what the two further pieces in the six-piece kit cover.
Material
26-gauge 304 stainless, mirror polished. Since the polish is the metal itself, there is no plating to peel.
Mounting
The 2016-2020 Sorento deck strip goes on over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says that tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the Kia SUV.
Prep
Liftgates get handled constantly. Wash the gate, dry it, and wipe the strip's footprint with a residue-free cleaner. Repair any chips first.
Installing
Hold the strip in place with the liner on and check it against the photos. Measure from each end to the gate edges, then mark with painter's tape. Close the gate and look from behind before committing. On a dry, mild day, peel the liner and press from the center outward. The Installation tab has the full steps.
Care
Wait a few days before the first wash. After that, mild soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rubbing compounds or scouring pads on the mirror face, and dry the gate after rinsing.
Why stainless
Polished 304 stainless has no coating sitting on top, so the bright finish is the same all the way through the surface. That also means the liftgate accent, license bar, and bezel will look alike side by side.
Before ordering
Confirm the year and the SUV body. If you want all three rear pieces, order them together so they can go on in one session.
Part details
For Sorento sizing questions on RD16820, UPC 691821324460, phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
RD16820 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | RD16820 |
| UPC | 691821324460 |
| Part type | Rear Deck Accent |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2020 Kia Sorento |
Fitment: RD16820
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento | 2016-2020 | 4-door, SUV |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2016-2020 Kia Sorento
- PP16820: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP16821: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- LP16820: 1-piece License Plate Bezel
- GC16820: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- LB16820: 1-piece License Plate Bar Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rear Deck Accent
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: RD16820 Rear Deck Accent
Which Sorento fits RD16820?
The Kia Sorento 4-door SUV, 2016 through 2020.
Where does it go?
On the liftgate. QAA calls it a rear deck accent.
What is the width?
No width is listed. Check the photos or call.
What else is available for the rear?
LB16820 license bar and LP16820 license plate bezel.
Does the liftgate trim need to come off first?
No. It mounts with 3M tape.
