2011 Kia Rondo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2011 Kia Rondo, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2011 Kia Rondo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
Remedy: 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,…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Kia Rondo have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,535 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 9, 2017 · Service brakes
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 31, 2016 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Kia Rondo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–20 / 25–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Kia Rondo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Rondo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 3 | 117 |
| 2008 Kia Rondo | 3 | 97 |
| 2009 Kia Rondo | 2 | 72 |
| 2010 Kia Rondo | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 Kia Rondo | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2011 Kia Rondo
How do I know if my 2011 Kia Rondo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2011 Kia Rondo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V652000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.