Kia Rondo years to avoid
The Kia Rondo years to avoid are 2007, 2010, 2011 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
446
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2007–2011
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Rondo years to avoid
Every Rondo year
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Rondo years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rondo years to avoid are 2007, 2010, 2011. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Kia Rondo?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rondo years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Rondo have?
Across all model years, the Rondo has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 446 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.