Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kia America, Inc. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 11, 2008

(Campaign #: SC074)

FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY

KIA 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 FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING, ENGINE HESITATION, AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT MAY RESULT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

NHTSA ID: 08V459000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 6,680

Consequence Summary:

UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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