repaired · 2025 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
2009 Kia BorregoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2009 Kia Borrego, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-692 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Kia Borrego has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Power train
15Electrical system
12Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
11Seat belts
9Steering
8Exterior lighting
7Electronic stability control (ESC)
6Air bags
6Engine
3614 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| 14 other systems | 36 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Kia Borrego recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Borrego year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Borrego median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Kia Borrego safety ratings
2009 Kia Borrego 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Borrego owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the front passenger’s and the front driver’s side seat belts unlatched independently without warning. The contact latched the seat belts, but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted, but no assistance was…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA BORREGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ECU WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS JERKING AND FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DELAND KIA (2322 S. WOODLAND BLVD, DELAND, FL 32720, [PHONE]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT…
WHILE DRIVING STEP ON BRAKES TO SLOW AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS RELATED TO BRAKES LITE UP AND CAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN DRIVE OR NEUTRAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES THE LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF. HAD CAR CHECKED AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND AS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS…
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