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.
2012 Kia BorregoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Kia Borrego. It is covered by 2 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 October 13, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Kia Borrego has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2012 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of 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
2012 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Kia Borrego, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
Own a 2012 Borrego?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.