Brake lights: switchRecall 15V-360 · 2011 Kia Sportage
Kia Motors America recall 15V-360 covers 7,722 2011 Kia Sportage for a brake lights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V360000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 280 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 7, 2011 to June 8, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.