Recalls: Kia UN Rondo 7
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Kia UN Rondo 7
2009-12 Kia UN Rondo 7: HECU could remain live and short circuit
In October 2024, recall campaign 241152 was issued for 2009-12 Kia UN Rondo 7 vehicles. In these vehicles, the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) – which was responsible for the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system and Traction Control (TC) system – could remain live even when the vehicle was switched off. If moisture entered the HECU, an electrical short circuit could occur. This, in turn, could result in an engine compartment fire, posing a risk of injury to vehicle occupants or bystanders, and a risk of property damage. Kia recommended that until the vehicle was repaired, it should not be parked near flammable structures or in enclosed areas such as garages. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-006110.
Problems and faults: Kia UN Rondo 7
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Kia UN Rondo: rear cross member corrosion protection
In November 2011, Kia Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin KCE11-14-P070-UN for Kia UN Carens/Rondo vehicles that were manufactured from 19 June 2006 to 14 October 2010. According to the service bulletin, cavity wax was to be applied to the rear cross member as a preventive measure against corrosion.
Kia UN Rondo: front suspension noise
In February 2010, Kia Motors issued service bulletin 021 for Kia UN Rondo vehicles that were manufactured from 9 April 2009 to 16 July 2009. While driving on an uneven road, some vehicles may experience an abnormal noise from the upper area of the front strut. To fix, a torque wrench and six-inch torque adapter tool were to be used to re-tighten the front strut upper nuts on both sides to the correct torque specification (88 Nm).
2009 Kia UN Rondo: remote keyless entry malfunction
In March 2010, Kia Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin UN001-AS188 for Kia UN Carens/Rondo vehicles that:
- were manufactured from 18 September 2009 to 17 December 2009; and,
- had VINs in the range KNAHG81AAA7295412 to KNAHH814LA7294931.
According to the service bulletin, these Kia Rondo vehicles may experience a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) malfunction. To fix, the software for the Body Control Module (BCM) was to be updated.
