NHTSA Complaint #11702623 — 2022 KIA K5

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11702623
Vehicle	2022 KIA K5
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 1, 2025
Date Filed	December 3, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

When engine is Idling the cabin immediately starts to smell completely like gasoline. This happens whether the A/C system is on or not. It’s so strong sometimes that I have to put my window down to release the fumes.

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