NHTSA Complaint #11684064 — 2018 KIA SORENTO

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11684064
Vehicle	2018 KIA SORENTO
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 18, 2025
Date Filed	August 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

The Vehicle emits a strong fuel odor: seems to be around the rear of vehicle & front engine compartment of vehicle. Seems the fuel system, both low & high pressure fuel pumps and their pipes channels are leaking to emit a strong fuel odor. Extreme high volatile combustion & fire risk! Remedy: the fuel system including both low & high pressure fuel pumps & their pipes channels need replaced with strong, better engineered components! A newer vehicle like this should not be having fuel system failures.

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