Hyundai and Kia Recalling 1.6M More Models for Faulty Brake Switch
In what is likely the largest recall campaign for Hyundai and Kia, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of more than 1.6 million models due to a faulty brake switch. This is in addition to almost 700,000 Hyundai and Kia models recalled for the same problem back in 2009.
In more than 620,000 Kia models and 1 million Hyundai products for the 2007 through 2011 model years, the brake switch could malfunction causing the brake lights to not illuminate, which could lead to accident. Other possible issues with a faulty switch include the cruise control not cancelling with the brake pedal, the push-button starter not working properly and the shift interlock not disengaging causing the transmission to be stuck in Park. To fix the problem, the brake lights switch will be replaced.
Due to the large number of units being recalled, both automakers are issuing a notice by next month with parts not expected to be ready until June. The full list of affected vehicles.
- 2011 Kia Optima
- 2007-2010 Kia Rondo
- 2007 Kia Sedona
- 2007-2011 Kia Sorento
- 2010-2011 Kia Soul
- 2007-2010 Kia Sportage
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata
- 2007-2010 Hyundai Elantra
- 2010-2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- 2007-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2007-2009 Hyundai Tucson
- 2008-2009 Hyundai Veracruz
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