2009 Kia Rondo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Kia Rondo, 8% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Responding to recall summary on line . I called Kia motors told them my 2009 Rondo was listed with a recall . I gave them my VIN # they lookup on their system . And told me there was no recall on my car. So there nothing they do . Please help find out if I'm still able to get this recall service thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10286863, filed 2009-10, 310 miles“Fuel smell in vehicle while driving, fuel seepage from injectors onto the intake manifold. Vehicle was taken to multiple dealers but the problem was not fixed. The dealers could not find a leak or smell any gas fumes. As of today, vehicle still has the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10381157, filed 2011-02, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Rondo. While driving various speeds, water made contact with the fuel intake valve and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. An independent mechanic stated that the fuel intake valve was too close to the wheel and was not able to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11203512, filed 2019-04, 73,000 miles“The gas is being sucked down so fast that I'm only getting 6 miles to a half a tank of gas. This appears to be a common problem with this car and yet Kia says they are unaware of any problems related to this model or year. The mechanics have been unable to find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10897799, filed 2016-08Related recalls
- 08V459000Sep 11, 2008Kia is recalling 6,680 my 2008-2009 rondo lx and ex vehicles equipped with a 2.4 liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough…Covers: Kia Rondo 2008–2009
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Rondo
31 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Rondo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology