Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 Kia Rondo has 2 recalls, 72 complaints.
2
Recalls
72
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
08V459000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
KIA IS RECALLING 6,680 MY 2008-2009 RONDO LX AND EX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4 LITER ENGINE. THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN NO...
13V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2009 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned o... |
| Sep 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the ca... |
| Mar 31, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting premature sub frame corrosion. The corroded area would cause a safety hazard if the c... |
| Jun 16, 2021 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and... |
| Mar 4, 2021 | ENGINE | Engine Star making very loud noise. Will driving. Mechanic told me engine is damaged and need replac... |
| Jan 4, 2021 | SUSPENSION | MY HUSBAND WAS SITTING IN OUR KIA, IN PARK AND CAR TURNED OFF, WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND. ... |
| Sep 16, 2020 | STEERING | EVERY TIME I GO THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE I LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING THE VEHICLE. IT HAS HAPPENED BACKI... |
| Aug 4, 2020 | STEERING | WHEN I DRIVE IN WET CONDITIONS, SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL IS INOPERABLE FOR A FEW SECONDS. I'VE S... |
| Jan 1, 2020 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN IT IS RAINING OR AFTER RAIN IF THERE ARE STILL PUDDLES IN THE ROAD, WHEN THE CAR GOES THROUGH A... |
| Dec 5, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | THE ESC LIGHT WENT TO ESC OFF STATUS. TRIED TO REPAIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BRAKE LIGHT PLUNGER STOPPE... |
| Nov 27, 2019 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND THE BRAKE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. T... |
| Oct 25, 2019 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN, BOTH THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES FAILE... |
| Jun 25, 2019 | SUSPENSION | FRONT SPRINGS BREAKING AND IT IS NUMEROUS MODEL YEARS. KIA KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND HAS DONE NOTHING. W... |
| Jun 8, 2019 | STEERING | SEVERAL TIMES WHEN IN RAINY CONDITIONS THE CAR HAVE LOST THE POWER STEERING, MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE... |
| May 9, 2019 | STEERING | ANY TIME THERE IS WATER ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MY CAR LOSES STEERING AND BRAKING CAPABILITIES. DO... |
| Mar 6, 2019 | STEERING | PASSING THROUGH WATER PUDDLES OR DRIVING IN THE RAIN THE STEERING LOCKS UP. I HAD THE POWER STEERING... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | SEAT BELTS | DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK WHEN TRYING TO PUT IT ON; WHILE STATIONARY AND IN PARK. TAKES ... |
| Nov 10, 2018 | STEERING | STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN DRIVING THROUGH A RAIN PUDDLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONT... |
| May 9, 2018 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, I HAVE COMPLETELY LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVIN... |
| Apr 27, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 KIA RONDO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHI... |