2011 Kia Rondo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (3)
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
Electrical System:software 2015-10-19 · TSBSST041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. this special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia audio head units using a gds, and now, the same functionalit
Power Train 2015-08-03 · TSBTRA049R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: 6-spd. a/t adaptive value reset /relearn - this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset and relearn the adaptive values after transmission replacement or reprogramming/replacement of the pcm/tcm. after the adaptive values are reset, the transmission computer adaptive values must be
What owners report
2017-06-09 · Service Brakes · 75,000 mi“ braking without touching pedal message: mon 6/5/17 as we were driving it felt like the rondo applied the brakes without us touching the pedal and the engine lost power like it was going to stall.after a few hours it stopped.today fri 06/09 it happened again after turning the car off for 15 mins it was normal …”
2016-10-31 · Steering · 70 mi“i have a 2011 kia rondo (148,000 kms). for the past few months, when driving on wet roads, i lose control of the power steering - it just stopped working. the battery light comes on during this period for between 5-30 seconds as you loose almost all control of your vehicle's steering. just as your vehicle gains power steering again, a screeching so…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.