Kia Trailer Brake Light Recall

Kia has announced that 10212 vehicles have been affected by a Trailer Brake Light recall.

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Sorento vehicles manufactured October 27, 2014, to August 25, 2016, and 2017 Sportage vehicles manufactured December 10, 2015, to August 26, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kia Recall Trailer Brake Light

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC142.

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Where and How to Get Your Kia Sorento Trailer Brake Light Recall Fixed

Asbury Automotive Group is a Fortune 500 dealer group with dealerships all over the United States. All of our Kia dealers will diagnose the Trailer Brake Light recall and fix it free of charge in accordance with Kia OEM guidelines and instructions.

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