2010 Kia Borrego Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2010 Kia Borrego, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2010 Kia Borrego
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Roof and pillars (structure)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
Remedy: 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,…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Kia Borrego have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,505 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 shift”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 11, 2017 · Power train
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2010 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Kia Borrego (Borrego 2WD, Borrego 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–17 / 20–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.8/4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Kia Borrego model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Borrego model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Borrego | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 3 | 88 |
| 2010 Kia Borrego | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Kia Borrego | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Kia Borrego | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Kia Borrego | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Kia Borrego | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Kia Borrego | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Kia Borrego | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Kia Borrego | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Kia Borrego | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Kia Borrego | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2010 Kia Borrego
How do I know if my 2010 Kia Borrego has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2010 Kia Borrego; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V652000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.