Brake Light Switch problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Sorento

Three problems related to brake light switch have been reported for the 2007 Kia Motor Sorento. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the 2007 Sorento.

1 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2018

Service brake hydraulic switches brake light, exterior lighting brake light switch, air bag frontal sensor/control module. No brake light when brake is press, cruise ontrol, esc light, air bag and gear shift will not move from park.

2 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2014

Esc and check engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs. Dealer service dept stated that brake light switch was at fault, but that it had been previously replaced in Mar 2010 under a recall campaign. After replacing switch this time, dealer service adviser stated that switch appeared to be original, but that I would still have to pay for parts and labor ($129. 86). I paid but protested. I have serious doubts that brake light switch was replaced in Mar 2010 as dealer stated, since the recently replaced switch appeared to be original equipment. Subsequently, I feel as though I should not have to pay for the most recent (Aug 2014) repair, especially if switch had not been replaced under recall campaign previously. I suspect that dealer either falsified the Mar 2010 repair, and/or replaced recalled switch with identical replacement (which is prone to failure). What good is a recall if original defect was simply reinstalled? I do have possession of defective switch replaced in Aug 2014. Not only do I want my money returned to me, but I would like some assurance that the problem is now remedied with a reliable switch. Please respond.

3 Brake Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia Sorento. The contact stated that that the brake lights would remain illuminated when the brake pedal was released and the cruise control was slow to disengage. The contact was told that the vehicle was repaired August 19, 2009 under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting) for the stop lamp switch. The dealer informed the contact that that component had failed a second time. The manufacturer was contacted and refused to provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 62,000. Kmj.


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