Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V130000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 09/20/2006 to 01/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 139844 | 06/17/2009 | MFR | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 04/17/2009 | 04/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. the stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. it may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. the recall began on june 17, 2009. owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai-kia recall no. sc077.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that while parked the esc and check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the stop lamp switch would have to be replaced. additionally, the brake lights fail to illuminate. the failure occurs intermittently. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000. pmb | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 42222 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that after having an oil change the esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 42,222 and the current mileage was 42,506. | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 42222 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that after having an oil change the esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 42,222 and the current mileage was 42,506. pmb | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 42222 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that after having a oil change the esc warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the brake switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had been repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 42,222 and the current mileage was 42,506. pm | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that the transmission gear shifter failed. as a result, he was unable to shift gears into reverse or park. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was repaired under that recall previously. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000. pmb | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed. the contact stated that she tried to shift the vehicle into reverse or park but it failed. the contact stated that he looked on line and found a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 component: exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. the manufacturer was notified and they stated the the vehicle was already repaired once under the recall and that there was nothing that could be done. the vehicle as not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 90,000. ap | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact was driving 25 mph when the brake lights malfunctioned. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) and called the manufacturer but the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was concerned because other drivers would not be aware of when he was applying the brakes. the failure mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact was driving 25 mph when the brake lights malfunctioned. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) and called the manufacturer but the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was concerned because other drivers would not be aware of when he was applying the brakes. the failure mileage was 100,000. kmj | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2013 | 69500 | 1 | |
| I like my kia rondo. i have had respect for kia and have recommended kia. no longer do i have respect for kia. they have lost a customer. kia did a recall back in 2009. i had the recall done on my car. now i am having the same problem again. kia will not fix the switch i need replaced. they told me they did it once and they are done. if i don't have an extended warranty, i have to pay for it out of my pocket. so wrong. they gave me 2 bad parts and now they don't care. another car maker that i will not buy from. if the first time it's a safety issue that quote ?the malfunction of the stop lamp switch may put you at risk of a crash.?, why isn't it a safety issue the second time or when the problem persists? *tr | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 12000 | 3 | |
| Hello, i have a 2007 kia rondo lx 4 cylinder. from the day of the purchase the right front tire sometimes makes noises and during the rain the noise is more apparent. i took the vehicle to the dealer three times for this reason and they could not figure out what the issue was. also once the esc light was blinking and i took the car to the dealer again and they were unable to find the problem. the esc sensor is going to be replaced next week. what concerns me is that i was informed that the brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. last year my car was hit from the back twice while it was at a stop position. in the second accident it was a hit and run, i was in a traffic on a highway and the other driver hit my car from the back. he screamed from his window check your lights, now i understand that this accident could have been the result of the brake lights not working causing another vehicle to hit me. i was not able to find the driver and was forced to pay for the repairs myself. it cost me $1235.30, out of which $190.25 was used to order a back bumper and $10.68 for side bracket and $19.37 for right guard bracket and i paid to the zoom auto body shop(located at 240 n. hill avenue, pasadena, ca 91106) $915.11. the first accident was similar and now i am wondering whether my vehicle's non-functioning brake light could have been the cause as well. that accident cost me $2461, lucky the other vehicle's owner's insurance paid for that. both cases are still open. i was told to contact you, hopefully, you can assist me somehow. thank you for your time. *tr updated 02/04/10.*jb | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 29000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) and immediately called the dealer to schedule a repair appointment. the dealer did not schedule an appointment nor provide any assistance. the vehicle has begun to experience the failures mentioned in the recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer did not assist as well. the failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 30,000. | |||