Kia Borrego recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 90 owner complaints for the Kia Borrego (model years 2008–2019). The most reported problem area is power train (18 complaints), followed by electrical system (16 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (3).

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2019	1	0	0
2018	1	0	0
2017	1	0	0
2016	1	0	0
2015	1	0	0
2014	2	0	0
2013	2	0	0
2012	2	0	0
2011	2	0	0
2010	2	2	0
2009	3	88	8
2008	0	2	0

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Borrego model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem area	Complaints	Model years
Power train	18	2 of 12
Electrical system	16	2 of 12
Service brakes	12	1 of 12
Seat belts	11	1 of 12
Steering	9	1 of 12

All 4 recalls

Recall	Date	Problem area	Model years	Vehicles
23V692000	Oct 13, 2023	Structure: body, roof and pillars	2009–2014	22,768
23V652000	Sep 25, 2023	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module	2010–2014	1,730,192
13V114000	Apr 1, 2013	Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch	2009	980,377
12V245000	May 31, 2012	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2009	21,912

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.