Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| KT-2009042201 | 04/22/2009 | 10030292 | Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03. | 09/18/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, she turned on the air conditioner and air blew out of the vents at maximum velocity. the contact attempted to turn the air conditioner off, but it would not shut off. the contact also stated that the headlights and tail lights stopped illuminating. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacture was not notified. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage 59,000.the vin was not available. sm. | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 555000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated while driving 20 mph she turn the a/e on it went on full blast, tryed turning off but if would not go off. she also stated that the low dimmer,high beams, and tail lights and all blow out. the vehicle was not token to a dealer. and the manufacture was not contacted.the failure mileage was 555,000 the current mileage 59,000.the vehicle identification numver was not available.jp | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 1485 | 4 | 02/18/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. he had continuous electrical failure with his vehicle. during the recent failure, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. the vehicle was pushed outside his garage in order to save his home from being burned. there was a short in the abs module and the brakes failed. on several occasions, he also lost power on the electrical instrument panel. the dealer replaced the entire fuse panel and within three days, the failure recurred. the dealer stated that he would need authorization from the manufacturer before repairing the vehicle a second time. the manufacturer advised him that they had the right to make the repairs; however, the contact refused since previous attempts to repair the vehicle were unsuccessful. the current mileage was approximately 22,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 1,485. updated 02/05/09. *lj the consumer stated the abs light illuminated. when he applied the brake, it went to the floor. the wiring in the dash shorted out on several occasions. updated 02/10/09. *jb | |||