Kia · Sorento

Due to a software problem in the electronic control module of the tow-bar, the brake light of a trailer attached to the vehicle is not activated when the towing vehicle slows down through the cruise control. This increases the risk of accidents for following vehicles.

Published: 30 September 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1195/16
Model: Type-approval number: e4*2007/46*0894*01, *04, *05; Type: UM;

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Republic of Korea

Product description

Passenger car.