Kia Sportage Recalled For Brake Light Switch Problems - CarComplaints.com

— Kia is recalling over 7,700 model year 2011 Sportage compact SUVs to fix problems with the brake light switches. Kia says the 7,700 Sportage SUVs can lose their brake lights each time the switch fails, a problem that has caused 799 warranty claims relating to illumination of the indicator warning lights and 111 warranty claims relating to brake lights going... Kia engineers made changes to the switch used in the 2012 Sportage, including making changes to the contact angle of the brake switch plate. The recalled SUVs were manufactured March 7, 2011, to June 8, 2011. Kia says the 2011 Sportage recall will begin at some point in July 2015. Dealers will replace the brake light switch, but until then, it's important to watch for any activity from... If you own one of the recalled 2011 Kia Sportage SUVs and have questions, contact the automaker at 800-333-4542 and make reference to recall number SC121. Have a complaint about your Kia vehicle. Add your complaint now , or read complaints about the Kia Sportage or other Kia vehicles. Source: www.carcomplaints.com