Musty smell or even mold in the car? Causes and solutions.. As of: February 22, 2024, 4:30 p.m By: Marco Blanco Ucles Various unpleasant smells can arise in your car - including mold.

You can stop and prevent this with simple tricks. A clear sign are car windows that are fogged up on the inside and cool, damp car seats. If the smell is not musty like mold, but rather in the direction of the exhaust gases, it may be that your car's exhaust system is leaking.