Kia Borrego Recalls (2010-2019)
The Kia Borrego has been the subject of 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2019 model years. They cluster mostly around the structure and service brakes.
The Kia Borrego scores 3 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 2 campaigns span 10 model years of the Kia Borrego. The single largest affected 1,730,192 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Borrego problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Borrego may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Borrego recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Borrego recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2019 Kia Borrego Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Kia Borrego, involving the service brakes.
2018 Kia Borrego Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Kia Borrego, involving the service brakes.
2017 Kia Borrego Recalls
1 recall affects the 2017 Kia Borrego, involving the service brakes.
2016 Kia Borrego Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 Kia Borrego, involving the service brakes.
2015 Kia Borrego Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Kia Borrego, involving the service brakes.
2014 Kia Borrego Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2014 Kia Borrego, involving the structure and service brakes.
2013 Kia Borrego Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2013 Kia Borrego, involving the structure and service brakes.
2012 Kia Borrego Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2012 Kia Borrego, involving the structure and service brakes.
2011 Kia Borrego Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2011 Kia Borrego, involving the structure and service brakes.
2010 Kia Borrego Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2010 Kia Borrego, involving the structure and service brakes.
Every Kia Borrego recall in detail
Structure
- Affected years
- 2010-2014 Kia Borrego
- Vehicles in this recall
- 22,768
- Reported
- Oct 13, 2023
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles. The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Risk: A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC286.
NHTSA campaign number 23V692000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2010-2019 Kia Borrego
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,730,192
- Reported
- Sep 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2024
Defect: 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 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
NHTSA campaign number 23V652000.
Common questions about Kia Borrego recalls
- Does the Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Borrego across the 2010 to 2019 model years. The most common areas are the structure and service brakes.
- How many times has the Kia Borrego been recalled?
- The Kia Borrego has 2 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2019 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Borrego recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,730,192 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Kia Borrego model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Kia Borrego has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Borrego has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.