https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the KIA Rondo. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:30:59 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1943790 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 24 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop immediately as intended. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaire https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1937697 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the ESC warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact had to depress the brake pedal three times to turn off the exterior brake lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The man https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#recall-23V652000-kia-kia-rondo-2011 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#recall-23V652000-kia-kia-rondo-2010 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1926378 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He contacted Kia to see if there were any campaigns on my car and there was one for an anti corrosion coa https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1926379 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT After hearing a popping in my front end for two days I took my car into my mechanic. He took a look at it and said he’d never seen anything like it before. My stabilizer bar had completely ripped apart from my subframe. He said the metal was as thin as a few pieces of paper and there was rust. He contacted Kia to see if there were any campaigns on my car and there was one for an anti corrosion coa https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1876913 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really matter to Kia as your customers . So very sad how the engines and fuel systems are on kias https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1876914 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really matter to Kia as your customers . So very sad how the engines and fuel systems are on kias https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1876915 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really matter to Kia as your customers . So very sad how the engines and fuel systems are on kias https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1862544 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the car would not start and you had to take it specifically to a Kia dealer to have they alarm reprogrammed. Even upon repairs to your local mechanic. Costing them more money and me more money because they could not get in the car by pass they alarm without using kia first to reprogram it. The brakes loc https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1862545 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the car would not start and you had to take it specifically to a Kia dealer to have they alarm reprogrammed. Even upon repairs to your local mechanic. Costing them more money and me more money because they could not get in the car by pass they alarm without using kia first to reprogram it. The brakes loc https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1862546 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the car would not start and you had to take it specifically to a Kia dealer to have they alarm reprogrammed. Even upon repairs to your local mechanic. Costing them more money and me more money because they could not get in the car by pass they alarm without using kia first to reprogram it. The brakes loc https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1853875 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rondo. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the traction control warning light and driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact became aware of Kia Independent Recall Campaign Number: SC094 (Clock Spring Assembly Replacement). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that they could https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1842064 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA ID Number: 11476858 Brake lights will not go off.I found white Plastic nylon washer broke into many pieces in floor board mat. It is the Brake pedal pad stop washer. After researching, This is a common issue with these vehicles. This defective component has a high probabilty of causing rear end collisions due to the Brake lights staying on. NHTSA should do a safety recall on these vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1842065 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA ID Number: 11476858 Brake lights will not go off.I found white Plastic nylon washer broke into many pieces in floor board mat. It is the Brake pedal pad stop washer. After researching, This is a common issue with these vehicles. This defective component has a high probabilty of causing rear end collisions due to the Brake lights staying on. NHTSA should do a safety recall on these vehicles. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1829964 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake lights remained illuminated at all time. Additionally, the brake lights also remained illuminated while the vehicle was turned off. The fuse was removed to turn the brake lights off. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The fa https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1805684 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting premature sub frame corrosion. The corroded area would cause a safety hazard if the corroded part of the frame broke all the way off as a result of hitting a large bump or perhaps a big pothole. Fortunately i discovered the problem when I was getting the tires balanced. I will no longer drive the vehicle until it is repaired safely. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1801005 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Engine Star making very loud noise. Will driving. Mechanic told me engine is damaged and need replacement https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1750502 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? 2.4L Theta engine has developed a knocking sound at 155,600 miles. Oil consumption is excessive. Currently vehicle has Pennzoil Platinum High Mileage 5W20 oil. It has been approximately 5600 miles since last oil and filter change, and vehicle was 2 qts low. Knocking sound is consistent with what https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1742331 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE A/C LINE DRAINES ONTO THE FRONT SUBFRAME. DOING THIS I BELIEVE HAS CAUSED IT TO RUST OVER THE YEARS. NOW IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE FOR FEAR THAT THE ENGINE OR FRONT CONTROL WILL BRING THE CAR TO A HALT. IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1718430 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN OUR KIA, IN PARK AND CAR TURNED OFF, WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND. CAR TOWED TO SHOP RESULTED IN MECHANIC STATING OUR FRONT DRIVER STRUT "EXPLODED" INTO SEVERAL PIECES. LUCKY WE WERE NOT DRIVING WHEN IT HAPPENED, HE STATED. NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS BEFORE, EVER! https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1713761 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE REVES UP HIGH WHEN I START IT AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD JUST CUT OFF AND THERE'S GAS FUMES I SMELLINSIDE MY KIA, IT ALSO HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1713762 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE REVES UP HIGH WHEN I START IT AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD JUST CUT OFF AND THERE'S GAS FUMES I SMELLINSIDE MY KIA, IT ALSO HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1713763 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY VEHICLE REVES UP HIGH WHEN I START IT AND WHEN I'M ON THE HIGHWAY IT WOULD JUST CUT OFF AND THERE'S GAS FUMES I SMELLINSIDE MY KIA, IT ALSO HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1706924 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1706925 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1706926 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT MY RONDO SPEEDS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING IT ON THE ROAD, AND IT SMELLS OF GAS INSIDE MY RONDO, IT RUNS HIGH WHEN I START IT AND THERE'S A HESITATION BEFORE IT DRIVES. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1695123 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT EVERY TIME I GO THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE I LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY NUMEROUS TIMES, LASTS A FEW MINUTES AND THEN I REGAIN CONTROL OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY, IT'S HAPPENED ON MY STREET FOR THE MOST PART. LAST WEEK, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020, I WAS ON A VERY BUSY MAIN ROAD WHEN I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. I TURNED RIGHT, WENT THROUG https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1683938 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS FUMES PERIODICALLY IN THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE, I EVEN SMELL IT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS PARKED AND WHEN I START MY VEHICLE IT HESITATES TO START AND I HAVE TO RESTART IT OVER. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo https://plaincars.com/make/kia-rondo#complaint-1682157 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I DRIVE IN WET CONDITIONS, SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERABLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. I'VE SEEN MANY OTHER PEOPLE SAY THEY'VE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THEIR VEHICLE AND KIA CLAIMS THAT THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND THEY NEED TO BE RECALLING THESE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMETHING VERY BAD HAPPENS.