NHTSA Complaint #11690403 — 2023 KIA K5

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690403
Vehicle	2023 KIA K5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 26, 2025
Date Filed	September 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Driving down the highway and heard a pop and my seats were rising slowly and while trying to make it to the nearest exit only two minutes later my rpm’s started jumping and my engine just shut off and multiple dash lights came on. Had it towed to Kia and after they did an inspection they said that my fuel tank had expanded and was pushing on my fuel lines and pushing my back seats up. Screen shot of technician video summary sent to me by dealership down below.

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