Kia Borrego recalls & problems by year
18 recalls and 90 owner complaints across 11 model years (2009–2019).
Most complaints200988 complaints
Most recalls20093 recalls
Crashes reported8in owner complaints
Injuries reported30 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | — | 17–18 mpg | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | — | 17–18 mpg | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | — | 17–18 mpg | 3 | 88 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Power train — 18 complaints
- Electrical system — 16 complaints
- Service brakes — 12 complaints
- Seat belts — 11 complaints
- Unknown or other — 10 complaints
- Steering — 9 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 8 complaints
- Electronic stability control (esc) — 7 complaints