NHTSA Complaint #11666083 — 2017 KIA SORENTO

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the gasoline odor had become stronger. The contact stated that upon removing the rear seats, the contact became aware there was gasoline continuously leaking into the vehicle while the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the upper fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: WTY033. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair could not be covered because the vehicle was out warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.