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Kia Rondo VIN Check

NHTSA holds 252 owner complaints on the Kia Rondo from 72 production runs; the worst run has 15, the typical one 3.5.

NHTSA complaint records · 252 complaints · 72 runs · 2007–2010 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Rondo run is KNAFG526187 (2008 builds) with 15 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 18% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 4.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for Rondo model years 2007–2011.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia Rondo has 72 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 18% of every Rondo complaint on file.

FIG.01·Kia Rondo — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KNAFG526187••••••2008152—
KNAFG526687••••••200891—
KNAFG525677••••••200781—
KNAFG525877••••••200772—
KNAFG525887••••••200873—
KNAFG526787••••••200872—
KNAFG526X77••••••20077——
KNAFG525777••••••20077——
KNAFG526077••••••200771—
KNAFG528X97••••••20097——
KNAFG526087••••••20087——
KNAFG526577••••••200762—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 60 Rondo runs has 6 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Kia Rondo the gap between build years is 3.3×: a 2007 car draws 4.3 complaints per run, a 2010 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Kia Rondo — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20101.3861
20092.859212
20083.8912414
20074.3942210
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2007 at 4.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2010 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 18% of everything Kia Rondo owners report: Air Bags, 44 of 252 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Kia Rondo — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags4415—
Steering412—
Service Brakes354—
Engine3212
Electrical System253—
Fuel/propulsion System25—1
Vehicle Speed Control225—
Exterior Lighting212—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Kia Rondo; the 5 below cover build years 2007 to 2011. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Kia Rondo — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
13V114000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch2007–2010
23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module2010–2011
08V459000Fuel System, Gasoline:storage2008–2009
12V014000Air Bags:frontal2007–2008
09V130000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch2007
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

13V114000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2007: 6 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 252 reports on the Kia Rondo, 10.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Kia Rondo — complaint severity
OutcomeKia RondoAll vehicles
Complaints filed2521,115,966
Involved a crash27 (10.7%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire2 (0.8%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported1658,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 84% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Kia Rondo share of that is 252 complaints over 72 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Kia Rondo
Recalls11 campaignsFuel economy22 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems297 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space35 cu ftUsed prices106 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2007–2016

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Kia Rondo VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 252 NHTSA complaints from 72 Rondo runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Rondo production run has the most complaints?

KNAFG526187, a 2008 build, with 15 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Rondo run has 3.5.

Which Rondo years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 4.3 complaints per run and 2010 lightest at 1.3.

How many Rondo complaints involve a crash?

10.7% of 252 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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