Kia Sportage: Brake Lights May Malfunction

Recalling firm
KIA
Product
Vehicles: KIA SPORTAGE, KIA MEGENTIS, KIA SEDONA, KIA OPTIMA, KIA SORENTO, KIA SOUL, KIA CARENS. Units affected: 366,921
Reason
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2013-06-01
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/31f5ce36-edca-4831-846f-6a338bc536db