NHTSA Complaint #11671235 — 2021 KIA K5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11671235
Vehicle	2021 KIA K5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 3, 2025
Date Filed	July 4, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

Driving down highway, gas hand was on half a tank then all of a sudden gas hand drops to empty and light comes on, engine started sputtering. Heard a loud pop in the back seat looked back and back seat has popped up from base. Strong odor of gasoline poured into the car. Went to closest gas station to get off highway. Unable to put fuel into tank. Called Quality KIA of Greenwood they said get out of the car and do not drive it. Called for a tow, vehicle has been towed to Quality KIA of Greenwood.

Related Complaints for the 2021 KIA K5

Other FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Complaints

#11719743 — February 22, 2026 — Unknown

#11718393 — February 17, 2026 — I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for o...

#11713571 — January 27, 2026 — I brought my car in for the recall regarding the faulty check valve in the fuel tank. My check engine light had also ...

#11705470 — December 16, 2025 — Ever since I bought my car in July of 2025 cash I’ve been having issues. Shortly after purchasing my car began to sta...

#11705473 — December 16, 2025 — The vehicle experiences severe stalling and loss of power while driving. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle h...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 KIA K5

#11719743 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 22, 2026 — Unknown

#11718393 — ENGINE — February 17, 2026 — I originally got my car 2023 from Carmax I took it in to Kia dealership to get my recalls done they kept my car for o...

#11717979 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — February 14, 2026 — The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on whe...

#11717979 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION — February 14, 2026 — The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on whe...

#11717979 — STEERING — February 14, 2026 — The steering wheel became stiff all the sudden and became hard to turn. As well as all the warning lights came on whe...