Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SPORTAGE / 2006

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006082350 Incident Date: Oct, 11 2006
Consumer's City: CHICAGO Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SPORTAGE Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KNDJB7230Y5 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 16 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 06 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving home, there was a strong smell and fumes which emanated from the inside to the outside of the vehicle. it was driven home and parked in the garage. upon inspection, gas was observed leaking underneath the vehicle on the passenger side. the dealer was contacted, and advised that the vehicle should not be driven due to safety hazards. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. there was no warning prior to the incident.