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 not assist as the VIN was a Canadian VIN. The contact was referred to Kia Canada for recall information. The contact then contacted Kia Canada who informed her that the vehicle was previously serviced under the independent recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
2007 Kia Rondo airbags problems
16 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Side/window2
- Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger1
- Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Kia Rondo airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Kia Rondo airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 12V014000 · Recall details
What 2007 Kia Rondo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v014000 (air bags). While driving at any speed, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to schumacher buick gmc of north palm beach (3720 northlake blvd suite c, lake park, fl 33403, 561‑935‑4212) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The technician replaced the sensors, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Never involved in a accident and airbag light is on, checked with a mechanic and the passenger airbag sensor mat needs to be replaced with a cost of 2.000 dollars, car is only 59000 miles.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 kia rondo. While driving approximately 80 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and the driver was fatally injured. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
Front end wreck, totalled the car but the airbags failed to deploy. Impact severe enough that front doors had to be pried open.
Airbag light and passenger seatbelt warning light came on, symptoms similar to those described in kia recall campaign sc094. Kia was contacted and they advised that this vehicle not covered under the recall. I feel possible it is one of the affected models.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number 12v244000 (air bag). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 104,000.
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 VIN wasn't affected. I believe that to be incorrect and that I have a defective stop lamp switch that should be included in this recall. Recall campaign id#12v014000.
Questions about the 2007 Kia Rondo airbags
Does the 2007 Kia Rondo have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Kia Rondo, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Kia Rondo airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Kia Rondo airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V014000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Kia Rondo have bad airbags?
The Kia Rondo model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (18 complaints), 2007 (16 complaints) and 2009 (14 complaints).
Other 2007 Kia Rondo problems
Engine 28Brakes 21Driver assistance 15Lights 15Fuel system 13Electrical 10Acceleration 9Seat belts 9Body 7Steering 6Suspension 6Tires 4Transmission 2Visibility 2Wheels 2
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