2007 Kia Rondo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (13) · Service Brakes (10) · Seat Belts (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
104 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V114000 · 980,377 vehicles
Defect: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 20
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Air Bags:frontal 2012-01-17 · campaign 12V014000 · 145,755 vehicles
Defect: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL C
Risk: IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Fix: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Equipment 2015-07-16 · QASC122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 underbody additional anti-corrosion treatment
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-11-15 · Air Bags · 140,000 mi“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 loca…”
2022-09-20 · Service Brakes“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. n…”
2022-08-01 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights“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 loc…”
2021-06-03 · Engine“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…”
2021-04-20 · Structure:body“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…”
2019-10-29 · Steering · 113,000 mi“in the morning i was on my way to college and the sprinklers of my apartment complex where on as usual, which made puddles of water on the street. i went through one and i lost all steering power. the vehicle started to squick really loudly and all the warning lights came an in the dashboard and the a/c stop blowing cold air, i provided to turn the…”
2019-08-08 · Traction Control System · 94,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. while driving 10 mph in the rain and making a left turn, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. additionally, while making a right turn, the failure recurred. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation; however, the traction…”
2019-05-19 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my engine caught on fire ...the fire was started near or around the fuel rail/ or injectors. i researched kia recalls and other years and other models of kia's were part of a similar risk. i feel that this was a huge safety risk....luckily my car engine caught fire very close to my home, and i was able to pull in my driveway and call the fire dep…”
2018-12-28 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 192,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that the cruise control was not working and the air bag indicator illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 192,000. …”
2018-10-19 · Structure:body · 93,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that the vehicle was slanted to the left when steering the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment and it was discovered that the entire subframe was rusted. the contact was advised not to drive the vehicle for safety reasons. the contact sent a picture of …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.