TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT WORKING AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
2007 kia Rondo airbags problems
critical 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I HAVE A 2007 KIA RONDO WITH A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH WHICH CAUSES THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY DEACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED. THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL DONE ON THIS PART, HOWEVER MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER DATE RANGE OF THE RECALLED VEHICLES AND THE KIA DEALERSHIP SAYS MY…
PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT WITH SEAT BELT FASTENED. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OFF WHEN A PASSENGER SITS IN THE SEAT, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY TIMES PASSENGER REPOSITIONS IN THE SEAT OR REFASTENS THE SEAT BELT. I NEVER KNOW IF THE AIR BAG IS ARMED PROPERLY OR NOT. OCCURS STANDSTILL OR WHILE DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA RONDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE MAT SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V244000 (AIR BAG). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRE…
I WAS TURNING LEFT INTO A WALMART PARKING LANE AND STRUCK A YELLOW LANE MARKER THAT DID NOT HAVE A LANE SIGN. THIS SIGN HAD BEEN BROKEN OFF 3 DAYS PRIOR TO MY ACCIDENT ON 11-25-2010. WALMART DID NOT REPLACE THE LANE MARKER PROPERLY. THE IMPACT WAS DRIVER/CORNER DESTROYING THE LIGHT AND PUSHING THE PANEL INTO THE DRIVER DOOR; SUBSEQUENTLY THE DOOR WILL NOT PROPERLY OPEN. THE AIRBAG LAMP DID LIGHT U…
FRONT END WRECK, TOTALLED THE CAR BUT THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IMPACT SEVERE ENOUGH THAT FRONT DOORS HAD TO BE PRIED OPEN.
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rondo. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the traction control warning light and driver's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact became aware of Kia Independent Recall Campaign Number: SC094 (Clock Spring Assembly Replacement). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that they could …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 kia Rondo?
It's a serious issue. 16 complaints have been filed, including 8 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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