| Issue ID | 1372100 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10979396 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 07/04/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought my car in october. I have had issues with the gas bubbling up after the pump shuts off and it has sprayed out and on me and down the side of the car. I called the dealer the first time it happened and they said to use another gas station. The car is stationary, the pump and stations have no bearing on the issue. I have reported it to the dealer several times. I march my car was there for a list of issues. I was told that some part was replaced. When i called back to tell them it still bubbles up at me, they said but its not spraying out at you right? Not this time. The service manager told me to take my car to another dealer because, "i don't want to accept what they tell me about my car." i said, the service tech said the changed a part, but it is still bubbling. That "sound" you hear is normal for a kia. We just changed the part to "make you happy." this was on 4/7/17 when the gas sprayed out of the car and down the side of my car. I have never been given any paperwork on the complaints and repairs of my car. I have a video of the gas tank doing both issues. I sent it to the salesman who said he would forward it to his general manager the next day. As of today, i have heard nothing. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENVIEW, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNDPB3AC2F7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| 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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