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2009 Kia Rondo recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 1, 201313V114000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchFailure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V114000
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| Sep 11, 200808V459000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storageUNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V459000
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Owner complaints by component72
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 31 | 43 |
| Air bags | 14 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 14 |
| Engine | 6 | 8 |
| Power train | 5 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 3 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Exterior lighting
“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.”
- Steering
“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 .”
- Electrical system
“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.”
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2009 Kia Rondo recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Rondo have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Kia Rondo. The most recent, 13V114000 (reported April 1, 2013), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Kia Rondo?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 31 complaints out of 72 filed with NHTSA (43%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Kia Rondo?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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