2009 KIA Borrego Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Borrego years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA Borrego. That is the most of any Borrego model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is power train (16 complaints, 18%), typically at around 34,500 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 88owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 KIA Borrego problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 16 | 18% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 17% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 14% | 84,216 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 11% | 51,050 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 10% | 29,452 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 9% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 8% | 60,121 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 7% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | 11,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 27,550 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 37,850 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 30,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 103,250 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 63,825 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 29,009 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 KIA Borrego recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Kia is recalling certain model year 2009 borrego vehicles, manufactured from may 2, 2008, through january 20, 2009, equipped with non-adjustable brake pedals. Certain pedal mounts may have a fiberglass composition that allows them to break off in a collision where the impact has not immobilized the vehicle, which would then allow the vehicle to roll.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver would need to stop the vehicle with the parking brake or experience a possible second impact, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal mount, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2012. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Car Transmission Shift Lever Panel dust cover breaks down and causes issues with the vehicle staying in gear while driving.
Something within the brake system is causing my shifter to not communicate with the brakes and will not allow my car to go into reverse or park. It stays stuck on drive or neutral. The only thing I can do is shut the car off and canât do much except for move around the key until I can put the car…
I have owned this car since it was new. Anchors Kia hung up on me 3x as I tried to get 2 recall items addressed. I then called the Kia hotline and got hung up on. All I want is my recalled item taken care ofâ¦
Air bag - During a bad rain storm a couple years ago I had an accident and hit the center divider after entering the freeway going 50 mph instead of 65 mph and none of my airbags deployed. I let my insurance know as well as the repair shop but it is UNKNOWN if they actually checked. The light on my…
I absolutely love my kia borrego and have been trying to find a way to give the car back and end payments on it because I can't afford to put parts on it anymore. I'm on disability and can't seem to find the real issue after thousands of dollars in failed attempts. My transmission has not been…
Other KIA Borrego years
← 2008 Borrego · 2010 Borrego →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | 88 | 3 |
| 2008 Borrego | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 KIA Borrego?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA Borrego?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 KIA Borrego a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Borrego model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.