2017 KIA Borrego Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 17, 2023 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Borrego years
Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2017 KIA Borrego so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2017 KIA Borrego recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outsideSep 25, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · 1,730,192 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 KIA Borrego?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2017 KIA Borrego?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.