NHTSA Complaint #11602842 — 2023 KIA K5

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11602842
Vehicle	2023 KIA K5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 16, 2024
Date Filed	July 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving and it was a loud noise. My son flew up with seat belt on hit his head on roof , gas tank blew up / or swelled up and my back seat is sitting about 10-12 inches above then normal. Very scary and worried

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