NHTSA Complaint #11496695 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11496695
Vehicle 2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 91,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who performed the recall repair for NHTSA Recall Campaign: 22V09300 (Fuel System, Gasoline). After retrieving the vehicle, the odor was still present inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

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