2009 KIA Rondo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rondo years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA Rondo. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Rondo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (31 complaints, 43%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 72owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 KIA Rondo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 43% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 19% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 14% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 13% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 8% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 7% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | 123,430 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 6% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 113,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 4,655 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 95,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 64,998 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 KIA Rondo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: Kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate.
Risk: Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. The recall began on september 22, 2008. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the exterior brake lights remained illuminated. Additionally, the ESC warning light was illuminated while driving. The contact had to depress the brake pedal three times to turn off the exterior…
No compression in cylinder 3 due to oil drainage in spark plug panel caused Loss of motive power and Almost a wreck so to vehicle shutting down on the interstate . As I look I see that this is in investigation already and needs to be took into consideration as soon as possible if our lives really…
I had to replace the tires on this car several times in 3 years. They alarm had a glitch that the car would not start and you had to take it specifically to a Kia dealer to have they alarm reprogrammed. Even upon repairs to your local mechanic. Costing them more money and me more money because they…
I am reporting premature sub frame corrosion. The corroded area would cause a safety hazard if the corroded part of the frame broke all the way off as a result of hitting a large bump or perhaps a big pothole. Fortunately i discovered the problem when I was getting the tires balanced. I will no…
Engine Star making very loud noise. Will driving. Mechanic told me engine is damaged and need replacement
Other KIA Rondo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rondo | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Rondo | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 | 72 | 2 |
| 2008 Rondo | 97 | 3 |
| 2007 Rondo | 117 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 KIA Rondo?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA Rondo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 KIA Rondo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rondo model years, the 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.