NHTSA Complaint #11614735 — 2011 KIA OPTIMA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11614735
Vehicle	2011 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 19, 2024
Date Filed	September 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

After getting HECU recall done , it has caused issues with the HECU module to where the brake lights no longer work and the ESC light comes on the cluster panel. Up on reading the code C2130, it says Brake lamp relay error. Mind you that my car was in working order before this recall was even done. This a huge safety issue not having your brake lights work. I can get rear-ended and i have kids in the car. This has been a issue since July when i got the recall done and KIA has yet to find a fix for this matter.

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