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2011 Kia RondoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Kia Rondo, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Kia Rondo
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 28%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Kia Rondo has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10
Service brakes10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 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.

28%repaired · 2025 Q4

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-652 · Sep 25, 2023 · 1,730,192 vehicles · 478,615 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2011 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

2011 Kia Rondo safety ratings

2011 Kia Rondo 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (13.3% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2011 Kia Rondo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Rondo owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10920166 · Oct 31, 2016 · 70 miles

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