Takata recall- I have change all the break pads, and when I press the break pedal I goes all the way down to the floor panel. I have all ready bleed all the line to get the air out, but it not working. Their is no brake ligth on, and on cars.com I see some recalls and the kia's recall campaign number is sc098. Please help thank you
2007 Kia Sorento brakes complaints
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The brake lamp switch continues to be faulty. In some cases the brake lights do not illuminate at all and other times the brake lights remain on and drain the battery. This occurs while driving or stationary. (this has been a recall and fixed 4 times and continues to occur).
I own a 2007 kia sorento. Recently, my check engine and ESC off lights became illuminated on my dashboard. I noticed that my brake lights were not illuminating when I pressed the brake pedal. After looking up my car make and model on the federal safety agency website, I noticed there was a recall for my model year sorento for the exact same problems (the federal safety agency campaign number 13v114000/kia service campaign sc098). I took the carto my local kia dealership and they told me I was not eligible for the recall as my VIN was not included. As such, I have to drive around without functional brake lamps until I get this problem resolved--increasing my chances of being rear-ended. I travel constantly for work so I do not have the luxury of not driving. This needs to be investigated and resolved.
Esc and check engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Dealer service dept stated that brake light switch was at fault, but that it had been previously replaced in mar 2010 under a recall campaign. After replacing switch this time, dealer service adviser stated that switch appeared to be original, but that I would still have to pay for parts and labor ($129.86). I paid but protested. I have serious doubts that brake light switch was replaced in mar 2010 as dealer stated, since the recently replaced switch appeared to be original equipment. Subsequently, I feel as though I should not have to pay for the most recent (aug 2014) repair, especially if switch had not been replaced under recall campaign previously. I suspect that dealer either falsified the mar 2010 repair, and/or replaced recalled switch with identical replacement (which is prone to failure). What good is a recall if original defect was simply reinstalled? I do have possession of defective switch replaced in aug 2014. Not only do I want my money returned to me, but I would like some assurance that the problem is now remedied with a reliable switch. Please respond.
My daughter was on her way to work,she was coming to a stop at the end of the road and had no brakes and she continued on across the road went up the bank across the road and when she reached the top it began sliding down and ended up laying on the passenger side. Thankfully she was not hurt to bad. I have had the car checked out,replaced the windshield and passenger door window and mirror. The mechanic replaced the master cylinder,and still had no breaks,come to find out after calling kia they said it was the (hecu) unit.they are saying it will cost around 1500.00 to replace this.I have never heard of nothing more ridiculous. The car is still drivable. The passenger side doors are bent-up some,but they open and close just fine don't look good but its still drivable. I think kia should replace this (hecu) because its a factory defect.
Part was already replaced on a mandatory recall. Now the replacements for the recall are failing. Kia will not stand behind the repair costs, this means many people will be driving with out brake lights. I am on my third switch- the part should easily out live the car! I am sure they replaced it with the same exact part thinking most people would be out of the vehicle by the time it failed again. I am sure this is not what you had in mind when you issued the other recalls on this part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated while she driving 45 MPH the brake system locked failed to engage without warning and caused the gear shift to fail. The contact was unable to shift gears. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The failure and current mileage was 71,885. Updated 6/10/14*cn according to the invoice the brake fluid was contaminated and the master cylinder was not holding pressure. Updated 07/24/24
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate when the brakes were depressed. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle due to not knowing that the contact was applying the brakes. The contact sustained injuries to the back and a police report was not filed. After the crash, the contact received notification that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact was unable to set the cruise control and unable to activate the stability control. The rear brake lights also would not illuminate. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake switch would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle began to shake abnormally with the illumination of the ESC and the check engine warning lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and informed her that the brake switch and throttle position sensor would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 70,436.
This is the second time in about two years I have had warped rotors on the front brakes on my kia. This problem have could be dangerous for the inexperienced driver and or deadly for the inattentive driver. When applying brakes the front wheels wobble at speeds above 45 when apply brakes.
Warp rotors on vehicle occurs every 3000 - 6000 miles of driving car. Consequence: car wheels vibrate heavily when attempting to stop vehicle part were turned and then replaced and problem continues to recur.
Vehicle ignited from rear left tail light. It was not running nor were the keys in the ignition. Upon contacting kia, they asked for photos of the damaged vehicle to submit to engineers. The engineers said that the fire didn't have anything to do with a brake light switch recall and offered no other explanation to what started the fire. The vehicle was just sitting in the driveway.
I have taken this vehicle to the purchasing dealer 7 times for multiple issues including transmission or torque converter difficulty switching gears, the main wiring harness fell down into the dash, poor braking performance. The major issue has been the random, but daily ESC off light coming on and off. The dealer seems either unwilling or incapable of correcting this issue. I have filed a customer service request we kia two weeks ago, randy ext 45295 kia customer service assured me he would 'get back to me' in two business days. Today is the seventh business day and no reply. It's my opinion that the ESC issue, wiring harness, and poor braking are issues that should be address in via recall since kia customer service and warranty commitment are meaning less to kia corporation.
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