NHTSA Complaint #11655337 — 2022 KIA K5

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11655337
Vehicle	2022 KIA K5
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 18, 2025
Date Filed	April 18, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

UNKNOWN. When the vehicle is turned on and parked with the vent opened letting outside air circulate into the cabin. there is a foul smell like coolant or engine fume that come with the air flow. I did change my air filter multiple times but the suffocating smell does not stop. it gives headaches. there are reddit threads on this issue with Kias. please take a look into it. thank you

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