2010 KIA Borrego Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Borrego years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 KIA Borrego. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Borrego model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,505 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 2 | 100% | 3,505 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 KIA Borrego recalls (2)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I now find myself dealing with an issue that i now know is a well-known and documented problem with the zf 6-speed transmission used in this particular v8 model. This past week, the transmission shifting became erratic, in particular, and among other issues, holding on to 3rd gear and refusing to…
Our 2009 kia borrego has had several issues. Worst are 1) we put vehicle in reverse and backed out of garage, went to put in drive and started down driveway. We forgot something so stopped and backed up, upon putting back to drive we got locked in neutral. We could not get car into reverse or park…
Other KIA Borrego years
← 2009 Borrego · 2011 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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Borrego | 88 | 3 |
| 2008 Borrego | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 KIA Borrego?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 KIA Borrego?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.