Kia Rondo recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 295 owner complaints for the Kia Rondo (model years 2007–2011). The most reported problem area is air bags (50 complaints), followed by steering (49 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2007 (117), 2008 (97) and 2009 (72). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Rondo model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 50 | 4 of 5 | |
| Steering | 49 | 4 of 5 | |
| Engine | 41 | 3 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 30 | 4 of 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 3 of 5 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | Sep 25, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2010 | 1,730,192 |
| 13V114000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2007–2010 | 980,377 |
| 12V014000 | Jan 17, 2012 | Air bags: frontal | 2007–2008 | 145,755 |
| 09V130000 | Apr 17, 2009 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2007 | 139,844 |
| 08V459000 | Sep 11, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2008–2009 | 6,680 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 33 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 24 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.