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NHTSA Recall 23V692000: Roof and pillars (structure)

Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,768 vehicles. It affects 2009–2014 Kia Borrego.

22,768
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (November 30)
NHTSA campaign23V692000
Manufacturer campaignSC286
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS
Report receivedOctober 13, 2023
Owner notificationNovember 30, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V692000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Borrego2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.