Vehicle recall 08V459000 · September 11, 2008
2008-2009 Kia Rondo
The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. SC074.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V459000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2008
- Filed by
- Kia Motors Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC074
- Owner notification
- September 22, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,680
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
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