| Issue ID | 1225069 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10778840 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | CADENZA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 07/07/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine was making a noise and fowl odor from vents took to kia dealer after a wk they didn't know the problem said it was safe to drive back to las vegas from calif once we arrived we called local dealer they replaced engine so they said. Then 2 wks later we get it back i began having site throat cough and severe headaches and later told my husband i thought it was gas i was smelling in the car we took it to the dealer they looked at it and said it was fine so we leave to calif and the following day i went to start the car and we heard a loud noise and gas had gone every where the fire dept had to come assist and give clearance to tow the car due to the fuel hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENDERSON, NV |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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