NHTSA Complaint #11339130 — 2011 KIA SORENTO

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11339130
Vehicle	2011 KIA SORENTO
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 13, 2020
Date Filed	July 13, 2020
Mileage	80,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

DEALER SAID FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO PITTING AND CORROSION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SECTION OF THE TANK THAT IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND LEAKING ARE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. SPECIFICALLY UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. VIDEO IS AVAILABLE AND WE WILL BE ADVISING DEALER TO RETURN THE DAMAGED FUEL TANK TO US.

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