Kia originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles.
The short version
Kia Motors Corporation reported a problem with the brake lights switch. Here is what owners need to know.
Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign.
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake.
When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-114.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Kia Amanti |
| 2009 | Kia Borrego |
| 2010 | Kia Forte |
| 2008–2011 | Kia Optima |
| 2007–2010 | Kia Rondo |
| 2007–2011 | Kia Sedona |
| 2007–2011 | Kia Sorento |
| 2010–2011 | Kia Soul |
| 2007–2011 | Kia Sportage |
What changed
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