NHTSA Complaint #11419079 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11419079
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	May 17, 2021
Date Filed	May 31, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Unknown. I just checkes the VIN # on this vehicle because I just bought it and saw that it has 4 recalls. But recently I have been smelling gasoline when I drive it long distances and sometimes when I am in town. It gets bad, even my kids complain about the smell. Im not sure if there is a problem but if so I would like for it to be corrected.

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