2011 Kia Sportage recall: switch
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on June 9, 2015. It covers about 7,722 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,722
- reported
- Jun 9, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 7, 2015
- related complaints
- 12
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sportage vehicles manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may intermittently fail.
- Risk
- Whenever the brake switch is not working, the brake lights will not illuminate, reducing the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.
Recall number 15V360000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 15V360000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Kia Sportage switch?
Yes. Recall 15V360000, reported on June 9, 2015, covers about 7,722 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V360000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC121.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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