Research · 5 model years

Kia RondoEvery model year, 2007–2011

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 297 owner complaints for the Kia Rondo. The 2007 model year has the most complaints (117).

01 —Model years

Kia Rondo years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2011	1	2	0	Not rated	22
2010	2	9	1	Not rated	22
2009	2	72	5	Not rated	22
2008	3	97	14	Not rated	22
2007	3	117	13	Not rated	21

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

117

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2007	117
2008	97
2009	72
2010	9
2011	2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Rondo years with the most complaints

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2011 Rondo

1 campaign

23V-652

Service brakes

Park outsideRemedy pending

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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Sep 25, 2023NHTSA 23V652000

All 2011 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026

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