2010 KIA Rondo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rondo years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 KIA Rondo. That ranks 4th out of 5 Rondo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 92,950 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 44% | 92,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 44% | 81,619 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 44% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 30,312 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | 30,312 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 85,900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 KIA Rondo recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: 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
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.
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
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- 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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 ?
Other KIA Rondo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Rondo | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Rondo | 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 2010 KIA Rondo?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 KIA Rondo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.