NHTSA Complaint #11675207 — 2021 KIA K5 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11675207
Vehicle	2021 KIA K5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 21, 2025
Date Filed	July 21, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

My fuel tank expanded while I was driving on the highway, causing my car to stall and would not respond to me pushing on the gas. I pulled over on the side of the highway and looked back and saw my rear seats were pushed up. Got it towed to the Kia dealership and they informed me that my car was totaled because the gas tank expanded so much it bent my frame. This has been an ongoing issue with Kia/Hyundai vehicles but they have still not issued a formal recall, only a voluntary callback even though this is a very dangerous defect.

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