2011 KIA Rondo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rondo years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 KIA Rondo. That ranks 5th out of 5 Rondo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 | 1 | 50% | 70 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 70 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 70 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 KIA Rondo recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Other KIA Rondo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Rondo | 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 2011 KIA Rondo?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 KIA Rondo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.