KIA Borrego Problems by Year
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the KIA Borrego, across 12 model years (2008–2019). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (88). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
KIA Borrego years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Borrego model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Borrego: 88 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 Borrego: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 Borrego: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA Borrego problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA Borrego model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Borrego | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Borrego | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 Borrego | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2016 Borrego | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 Borrego | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 Borrego | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 Borrego | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2012 Borrego | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 Borrego | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2010 Borrego | 2 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Borrego | 88 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2008 Borrego | 2 | 0 | — | Seats |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA Borrego years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (88), 2010 (2), 2008 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA Borrego?
Power Train, with 18 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA Borrego have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.