NHTSA Complaint #11594072 — 2021 KIA K5

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11594072
Vehicle 2021 KIA K5
Component FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State FL

Consumer Description

When I was driving I heard big boom sounds in my backseat which ended up being my fuel tank which expanded and raised the back seat. It slowly got worse impacting my car’s fuel sensor and the tank expanded more and more I drove.

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