5
recalls
The Kia Rondo has 5 recalls covering 3.00 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2008: 3
Units affected
3.00M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 DR · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 13.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Rondo, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags50
- Steering50
- Engine42
- Electrical system31
- Service brakes31
- Fuel/propulsion system28
- Vehicle speed control24
- Complaints
- 297
- Crashes reported
- 33
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 24
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Rondo by component
- Exterior lighting2 · 1.12M units
- Air bags1 · 146K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 6,680 units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1.73M units
Kia Rondo recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | KIA Borrego, Cadenza, Forte, Forte Koup and 8 more (2010-2019): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 23V652000Park outside | Fire | 1,730,192 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | KIA Amanti, Borrego, Forte, Optima and 5 more (2007-2011): Exterior lightingNo. 13V114000 | Fire | 980,377 |
| Jan 17, 2012 | KIA Optima, Rondo (2006-2008): Air bagsNo. 12V014000 | Crash risk | 145,755 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | KIA Amanti, Rondo, Sedona, Sorento and 1 more (2006-2007): Exterior lightingNo. 09V130000 | Crash risk | 139,844 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | KIA Rondo (2008-2009): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 08V459000 | Crash risk | 6,680 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Kia Rondo recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2019 Kia Rondo. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Rondo have?
5 recalls cover the Kia Rondo, for 3.00 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is exterior lighting (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Rondo?
Air bags: named in 50 of the 297 safety complaints about the Kia Rondo, then steering (50). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.