Kia Carens, Megentis, Optima And 4 More Recall R/2013/055: Brake Lights May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Jun 2013
- Launched
- 40,769
- vehicles in the UK
- 131021
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled Carens, Megentis, Optima and 4 more vehicles built between 21 November 2006 and 19 September 2011. The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp. Remedy: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected to replace the brake light switch.
Are You Affected?
Carens, Megentis, Optima and 4 more built between 21 November 2006 and 19 September 2011 may be included. Kia estimates 40,769 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.
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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 campaign code 131021 or the DVSA reference R/2013/055. 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/2012/138 on 3 Dec 2012, for corrosion may affect handbrake performance. The one launched after it was R/2014/012 on 31 Mar 2014, for front suspension arm may fail. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Sportage recall history and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/055, launched 1 June 2013. 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.