Summary
The Kia Rondo has 4 recalls spanning the 2007–2014 model years, with the most serious being engine control module software on 2014 models equipped with the 2.0L engine that can fail to catch early signs of engine trouble, allowing the engine to fail suddenly, cut power without warning, and potentially start a fire.
A similar engine control module update applies to 2010 models with the 2.4L engine, where the same pattern of undetected engine deterioration can lead to sudden power loss and a fire risk. On the fuel system side, 2008–2009 LX and EX models with the 2.4L engine have a fuel pump that can fail to deliver enough fuel, causing hard starting, hesitation, and engine stumble serious enough to raise crash risk. The 2007 model year has a related fuel pump concern where the pump's internal components can fall out of alignment or accumulate film buildup from ethanol-blend fuel, degrading fuel delivery to the engine.
