MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE ...THE FIRE WAS STARTED NEAR OR AROUND THE FUEL RAIL/ OR INJECTORS. I RESEARCHED KIA RECALLS AND OTHER YEARS AND OTHER MODELS OF KIA'S WERE PART OF A SIMILAR RISK. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A HUGE SAFETY RISK....LUCKILY MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE VERY CLOSE TO MY HOME, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL IN MY DRIVEWAY A…
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MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE ...THE FIRE WAS STARTED NEAR OR AROUND THE FUEL RAIL/ OR INJECTORS. I RESEARCHED KIA RECALLS AND OTHER YEARS AND OTHER MODELS OF KIA'S WERE PART OF A SIMILAR RISK. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A HUGE SAFETY RISK....LUCKILY MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE VERY CLOSE TO MY HOME, AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL IN MY DRIVEWAY AND CALL THE FIRE DEPT. I WAS INJURED IN THIS EVENT....BUT THE BURN WAS MINOR. I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH KIA ACKNOWLEDGING THE HUGE SAFETY RISK....AND THE LOSS THAT I AND OTHERS COULD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. MY VEHICLE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE BEFORE THIS ENGINE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #11208545
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2018
Fuel/propulsion System
MADE ENTRY NOT SURE IF REGISTERED OR TIMED OUT. PLEASE VERIFY.
NHTSA ODI #11115397
123,000 miles · Aug 14, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
I HAVE 2007 KIA RONDO. I PURCHASED THIS USED IN 2010. IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES. IT JUST STOPS WORKING. I HAVE DEALER PARTS ON MY CAR AND KEEP TRACK OF ALL SERVICES DONE TO MY CAR. IT WILL JUST STOP PUMPING FUEL EVEN THOUGH IT SOUNDS AD IF PUMP IS COMING ON. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT BECAUSE I …
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I HAVE 2007 KIA RONDO. I PURCHASED THIS USED IN 2010. IN THE LAST 2 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES. IT JUST STOPS WORKING. I HAVE DEALER PARTS ON MY CAR AND KEEP TRACK OF ALL SERVICES DONE TO MY CAR. IT WILL JUST STOP PUMPING FUEL EVEN THOUGH IT SOUNDS AD IF PUMP IS COMING ON. THIS HAS TO BE A DEFECT BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON 3 TIMES ON ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS I'VE JUST REPLACED IT AGAIN ON JULY 18,2016.
NHTSA ODI #10895826
98,074 miles · Sep 6, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion System
THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY STOP WORKING, IT WOULD ONLY WORK LONG ENOUGH TO GET IT MOVING THEN STALL. THIS IS A HAZARD BECAUSE IT CAN STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
NHTSA ODI #10761820
60,000 miles · Aug 24, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
PURCHASED A 2007 KIA RONDO FROM CONCORD HONDA, CONCORD, N.C. SEPT.,2014. VEHICLE HAD ONLY APPROX. 56,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING CAR STARTED JERKING FORWARD AND BACK. WHILE COMING TO A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND DECELERATING(LETTING YOUR FOOT OFF THE THE GAS PEDAL) THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, THEN YOU COULD START THE ENGINE RIGHT…
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PURCHASED A 2007 KIA RONDO FROM CONCORD HONDA, CONCORD, N.C. SEPT.,2014. VEHICLE HAD ONLY APPROX. 56,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING CAR STARTED JERKING FORWARD AND BACK. WHILE COMING TO A STOPLIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND DECELERATING(LETTING YOUR FOOT OFF THE THE GAS PEDAL) THE ENGINE WOULD STALL, THEN YOU COULD START THE ENGINE RIGHT BACK UP. NOW AT 75,000 MILES CAR WILL NOT KEEP RUNNING EVERYTIME YOU STOP.ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON,EXTENDED START AND NO ACCELERATION...WHEN YOU PUSH ACCELERATOR IT DOES NOT ACCELLERATE. HAD ENGINE LIGHT CODE CHECKED AND DEALER TECH DIAGNOSE IS THAT HERE AGAIN IT IS THE THE FUEL PUMP!!! COST TO REPLACE IS $650.00 PLUS TAX...FACTORY DEFFECTIVE....SOMEBODY WAKE UP !!!!!
NHTSA ODI #10758728
97,542 miles · Mar 30, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion System
MY 2007 RONDO HAS BEEN ACTING UP, WILL NOT START DIRECTLY AFTER GETTING GAS. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. YESTERDAY I DID NOT GET GAS, HOWEVER IT STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START AS IT DOES WHEN I GET GAS. I FORTUNATELY WAS AT AN INTERSECTION. IF IT HAD STALLED A LITTLE FARTHER UP THE ROAD I WOULD HAVE BEEN RE…
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MY 2007 RONDO HAS BEEN ACTING UP, WILL NOT START DIRECTLY AFTER GETTING GAS. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. YESTERDAY I DID NOT GET GAS, HOWEVER IT STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START AS IT DOES WHEN I GET GAS. I FORTUNATELY WAS AT AN INTERSECTION. IF IT HAD STALLED A LITTLE FARTHER UP THE ROAD I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED AS THERE WAS A CAR DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED THE PURGE VALVE SOLENOID AS SUGGESTED, NO DIFFERENCE. WHY IS THE 2.7 RONDO NOT RECALLED FOR THIS AS THE 2.4 ENGINE WAS? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10702529
112,000 miles · Feb 5, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
THE KIA RONDO HAS A RATHER UNUSUAL FUEL TANK THAT IS ALSO A SUSPENSION PART. MY CAR HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT RUN OVER ANY DEBRIS, THERE WAS NO CORROSION--BUT THE FUEL TANK FAILED AT ABOUT 112,000 MILES AND AT 7 YEARS OF AGE. ***** I NOTICE THAT OTHER KIAS HAVE HAD FUEL TANK PROBLEMS AND/OR RECALLS. ****…
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THE KIA RONDO HAS A RATHER UNUSUAL FUEL TANK THAT IS ALSO A SUSPENSION PART. MY CAR HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, I HAD NOT RUN OVER ANY DEBRIS, THERE WAS NO CORROSION--BUT THE FUEL TANK FAILED AT ABOUT 112,000 MILES AND AT 7 YEARS OF AGE. ***** I NOTICE THAT OTHER KIAS HAVE HAD FUEL TANK PROBLEMS AND/OR RECALLS. ***** AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE, FUEL WAS POURING FROM A LEAKY SEAM ON THE TANK ONTO THE GROUND, WITH RESULTING HAZARDS TO PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. IT TOOK OVER A WEEK TO GET ANOTHER FUEL TANK; I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS BECAUSE FUEL TANKS JUST DON'T FAIL, OR IF ALL THE TANKS IN THE SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVE BEEN SPOKEN FOR. ***** I THINK MAYBE EVERY RONDO ON THE ROAD SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE FUEL TANK REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL ACTUALLY KEEP THE FUEL IN THE TANK. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. I CONTACTED KIA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM; THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I AM NOT HAPPY WITH GASOLINE POURING OUT OF THE CAR ON THE GROUND. ***** I NO LONGER USE THE KIA DEALER, AS THEY PULL B.S. STUNTS SUCH AS BRINGING OUT A DIRTY FILTER AND WANTING $80 TO REPLACE IT. I HAVE NOT BEEN THERE SINCE THEY DID THIS EXACTLY ONE WEEK AFTER CHARGING ME $80 TO REPLACE A FILTER. ***** THE MECHANIC AT DOBBS, A LOCAL CHANGE THAT REPLACED BY FUEL TANK, TOLD ME IN HIS WHOLE CAREER HE HAS ONLY SEEN 3 LEAKY FUEL TANKS. HE STATED THAT THEY WERE ALL ON KIA PRODUCTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10681637
57,699 miles · Jan 8, 2013
Fuel/propulsion SystemSeat BeltsStructure
I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE SINCE 11/2008. IT WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A KIA DEALER. ALTHOUGH I KNEW IT WAS A USED 2007, IT WAS NOT REVEALED UNTIL 02/2012 THAT THERE WAS MORE THAN 1 PREVIOUS OWNER AND THAT THE BACK BUMPER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL. OVERALL THE VEHICLE HAS DRIVEN WELL, BUT HAS 2 VERY SPECIFIC QUIRKS THAT TRULY NEED TO BE ADDRE…
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I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE SINCE 11/2008. IT WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A KIA DEALER. ALTHOUGH I KNEW IT WAS A USED 2007, IT WAS NOT REVEALED UNTIL 02/2012 THAT THERE WAS MORE THAN 1 PREVIOUS OWNER AND THAT THE BACK BUMPER WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL. OVERALL THE VEHICLE HAS DRIVEN WELL, BUT HAS 2 VERY SPECIFIC QUIRKS THAT TRULY NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE DEALER REGARDING THE 1ST PROBLEM, WHICH I SEE SOMEONE ELSE ON THIS SITE REPORTED THE SAME COMPLAINT; HOWEVER, THEY TOLD ME THAT IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN TO BRING IT BACK. IT HAS BEEN SOMETHING THAT I'VE PRETTY MUCH DEALT WITH OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS, WHICH IS THAT SPORADIC/RANDOM STARTING/IGNITION OR GAS/FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE IN WHICH I HAVE TO START AND TURN OFF THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT WILL "REV" UP AND ACTUALLY GO/MOVE. AS ANOTHER REPORT STATED, THE DRIVER HAD TO "DRIFT" HOME (OR TO A SAFE PLACE TO START BACK UP AGAIN). THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONS WHERE I THOUGHT IT WAS GOOD-TO-GO, BUT RANDOMLY LOST ITS WIND AND I WOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE START/STOP ROUTINE AT LEAST 6 MORE TIMES TO GET MOVING. MY 2ND ISSUE IS ONE OF THE SEAT BELTS IN BACK DOES NOT ALWAYS LATCH. IF YOU PULL REAL HARD, IT'LL COME UNDONE, WHICH IS REALLY SCARY ESPECIALLY W/ CHILDREN. LIKE I SAID, THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SINCE I FIRST GOT THE CAR BACK IN 2008 AND THE MILEAGE WAS MUCH LOWER THEN. THE MILEAGE I REPORTED HERE WAS NOTATED ON ITS LAST OIL CHANGE. *TR
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. (KIA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2008, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2008 KIA RONDO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2008. THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) MAY BECOME DAMAGED THROUGH USAGE OVER TIME. IF THE CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY BECOMES DAMAGED, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL EXPERIENCE A HIGH RESISTANCE CONDITION POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG TO NOT DEPLOY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING CONTACT ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
HUYNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 139,844 MY 2006-2007- SEDONA, SPORTAGE, SORENTO AND MY RONDO AND AMANTI VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
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NHTSA investigations
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DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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