repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Kia RondoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2010 Kia Rondo, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Kia Rondo has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes
4Electrical system
4Steering
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Kia Rondo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Rondo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rondo median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Kia Rondo safety ratings
2010 Kia Rondo 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Kia Rondo, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
In owners' words
What Rondo owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
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 ?
DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING, BRAKING ABILITY AND THE BATTERY INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES. MY WIFE, SON, AND DAUGHTER HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE LAST…
Own a 2010 Rondo?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.