Issue ID | 1221155 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10765201 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 15/09/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I went to put fuel in my kia sorrento as i do every two weeks at the same gas station same pump. I engaged the pump as always put the nozzle in and when i pushed the lever within 30 seconds there was a gurgling noise and gas spewed all over me, the car and the sidewalk. I went in to get the attendant who had to bring out kitty litter to cover the gas on the ground. She had me move to a different pump and assisted me with trying to put fuel in the vehicle. The same thing happened again. I called kia and they told me it would cost 800 to 1000 to fix. Now i am fueling the car with 5 gallon containers a little at a time. This is a safety hazard for the driver, other patrons and the gas station as well. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733955XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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