NHTSA Complaint #11478851 — 2021 KIA K5 STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11478851
Vehicle	2021 KIA K5
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 9, 2022
Date Filed	August 11, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The bumper is way to low so if you try going up a hill or if you park and there are stoppers, the bottom of the bumper scratches and rubs on the bottom causing it to pop off. You may not realize this until you are driving and it falls off

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