2010 Kia Rondo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-25 · campaign 23V652000 · 1,730,192 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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 driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
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.
Service bulletins (27)
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2020-08-25 · PS675 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection - this pitstop provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
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.
Visibility 2017-03-21 · PS493 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: defogging logic ? normal operation, disabling, and enabling - starting with 2010my, all kia vehicles, except rio (jb), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. depending on the specific model, the hvac control head monitors ambient temperat
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-12-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“first problem, when the car is in motion the ecs light turns on and when while driving my kia rondo feels unstable like i am going to loose control of the stirring wheel. second problem, when ever it rains my kia will stall while in motion, loose power, engine lights come on and stops in the middle of any streets, highways or freeways and the stee…”
2019-09-19 · Power Train · 85,900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rondo. while driving on wet roads, the battery, esc, and emergency brake indicators illuminated simultaneously and the steering lost power. also, the vehicle occasionally shut down. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred several times. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was …”
2017-08-19 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“locks work very sporadically with both the remote and lock button in the car. it affects all doors except the tailgate. driver window also has difficulty going down sporadically.…”
2017-08-19 · Steering · 110,000 mi“during rain, i was driving slowly up to a stop light. the brake and battery lights started flashing on the dashboard. about a minute later, a loud screeching sound started from under the hood, and then the steering and brakes locked up for a few seconds. i regained the ability to turn the car, pulled it off the road and the screeching continued for…”
2016-11-07 · Service Brakes“we cannot move the shifter from park to drive. and we have no brake lights ! the manufacturer recall number: sc098un the recall # 13v114000 recall campaign # sc098 they says its a stop lamp switch ?…”
2015-08-26 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 30,312 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rondo. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brakes were depressed. the contact slightly crashed into the front driver side of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. the vehicle was driven to the contac…”
2015-05-04 · Steering · 53,238 mi“during wet weather conditions the vehicle suddenly lost power steering, braking ability and the battery indicator lamp illuminated. this has happened about a dozen times. my wife, son, and daughter have experienced the same problem in the same type of weather conditions with this vehicle. the last time it happened to me while i was in the process o…”
2014-12-21 · Steering“while driving in wet conditions, the battery indicator light and the brake indicator light illuminated in the display. power steering failed, and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver to safety. the headlights and dashlight power was significantly reduced. after coming to a stop without steering power, the emergency brake was engaged and disengage…”
2014-12-11 · Steering · 85,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rondo. the contact stated that the power steering failed. the specifics of the failure were not available. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed that there was no failure determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 8…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.