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2010 Kia Rondo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Rondo.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2010 Kia Rondo is a passenger car that uses a 4.7‑quart oil system calling for 5W‑20 or 5W‑30 API‑rated lubricant. Owner‑reported issues for this model year total nine, with the most frequent complaints centered on steering, the electrical system, and service brakes, and the vehicle carries two recalls. Across the 2007‑2011 generation, complaint volumes dropped sharply from a peak of 117 in 2007 to just two in 2011, placing the 2010 Rondo near the low‑end of that trend. That trajectory suggests the 2010 model benefits from the reliability improvements seen later in the run.

Model year2010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 600 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3717 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rondo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2007 EX Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007EX Wagon 2.7L V68.70 sec16.90 sec182 hpFWD
2007EX Wagon 2.7L V68.90 sec16.80 sec182 hpFWD
2007EX Wagon 2.7L V69.00 sec17.00 sec182 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.2
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs6
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts122-130 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts123-130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22-25 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.61-.82 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5,950-8,050 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.93-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.72-4.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number124R

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)49.0-51.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13.8-15.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance13.8-15.2 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression164-185 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle36-43 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., 9013–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9413–16 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
125.3 ft. lbs.25.3 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
123.9-26.8 ft. lbs.23.9–26.8 ft. lbs
290 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees-95 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13-4 ft. lbs., step 2: 14-173–4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20-23 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120-12511 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 7,500 miDrive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
At 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Kia Rondo shows a consistent downward trend in consumer complaints across its generation, falling from 117 in 2007 to just 2 by 2011. The 2010 model represents a significant pivot in this arc, reporting only 9 complaints compared to 72 in 2009. For the 2010 year, there were 2 recalls and 2 investigations, with the most frequent complaints involving the electrical system, steering, and service brakes. The data records one crash complaint and zero fire complaints for this specific year. While TSBs remained high at 27—similar to the 28 recorded in 2009—the overall volume of complaints is drastically lower than the early years of the generation. Given this sharp reduction in reported issues, 2010 is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes2
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering,Service Brakes1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V114000Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:SwitchReported 01/04/2013

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year… Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch…

23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 25/09/2023

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_BOD055_R12021-09-13StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This…
PS6752020-08-25EquipmentPITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a…
PS5392018-03-02Engine And Engine CoolingPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed…
PS4932017-03-21EquipmentTSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY…
TSB-GEN085R12017-01-18EquipmentTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Rondo take?

4.7 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Rondo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.