2011 Kia Rondo Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2011 Kia Rondo has 2 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and ranks 5th (least complaints) of 5 model years. It has 1 recall, related to brakes, with no do-not-drive order.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #5 of 5 Rondo years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2011 Kia Rondo problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Steering1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Power steering cuts out suddenly on wet roads, sometimes paired with the battery warning light coming on for several seconds.
- A screeching noise comes from the engine area as steering assist returns after losing power steering.
- Brakes reportedly engage on their own without the pedal being touched.
- Engine loses power and feels like it is about to stall during the unexpected braking event.
2011 Kia Rondo recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Brakes1,730,192 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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 can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
2011 Kia Rondo fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Rondo years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Kia Rondo reliable?
- Among the 5 model years with data, 2011 has the lowest complaint index at 0 and ranks 5th (least complained-about), with just 2 NHTSA complaints on record.
- What problems does the 2011 Kia Rondo have?
- NHTSA complaints for this year mention brakes, electrical system, engine, and steering, each accounting for 1 complaint (50% share among the small sample).
- Does the 2011 Kia Rondo have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall campaign (23V652000) covers brakes and advises owners to park outside away from structures until the repair is done; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year Kia Rondo should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2007 and 2008 rank as Avoid years, with complaint indexes of 75 and 100 and 117 and 97 complaints respectively.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Kia Rondo?
- The 2011 Kia Rondo gets 21.5 mpg combined (19 city / 25.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025.