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2010 Kia BorregoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2010 Kia Borrego, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-692 the manufacturer reports only 9% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 9%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Kia Borrego has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Electrical system10
Equipment10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2010 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.

9%repaired · 2025 Q3

Body: roof and pillars

Recall 23V-692 · Oct 13, 2023 · 22,768 vehicles · 2,119 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

28%repaired · 2025 Q4

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Park outside

Recall 23V-652 · Sep 25, 2023 · 1,730,192 vehicles · 478,615 repaired

Risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2010 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

2010 Kia Borrego safety ratings

2010 Kia Borrego T4.6 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Kia Borrego side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Kia Borrego, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresAQ23002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Borrego owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11045276 · Nov 11, 2017 · 9 miles
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.…
Complaint 10354394 · Sep 8, 2010 · 7,000 miles

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