Kia Carens, Sedona, Sorento And 1 More Recall R/2009/092: Brake Light May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Nov 2009
- Launched
- 1,816
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/092
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled Carens, Sedona, Sorento and 1 more vehicles built between 20 September 2006 and 25 October 2006. Due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed. The dealer will replace the brake light switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: It has been identified that due to a faulty switch the brake lights may not operate when the brake pedal is depressed Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake light may not operate.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake light switch.
Are You Affected?
Carens, Sedona, Sorento and 1 more built between 20 September 2006 and 25 October 2006 may be included. Kia estimates 1,816 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2009/092. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2009/044 on 26 May 2009, for front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision. The one launched after it was R/2010/062 on 14 Jun 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/092, launched 9 November 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.