NHTSA Recall 09V130000: Switch (exterior lighting)
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 139,844 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Kia Amanti.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC077 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 17, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 17, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Remedy
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Amanti | 2007 |
| Kia Rondo | 2007 |
| Kia Sedona | 2006, 2007 |
| Kia Sorento | 2006, 2007 |
| Kia Sportage | 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.