2010 Kia Borrego problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body:roof And Pillars 2023-10-13 · campaign 23V692000 · 22,768 vehicles
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.
Risk: A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-25 · campaign 23V652000 · 1,730,192 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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 can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Electrical System:software 2015-10-19 · TSBSST041 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: kds - audio update module (aum) - the gds audio update module (aum) was introduced in fourth quarter of 2013. this special service tool (sst) was developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of updating 2010my, and later, kia audio head units using a gds, and now, the same functionalit
Equipment 2013-10-01 · 032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2011-06-01 · TSB-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
kia motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems. *rm
What owners report
2017-11-11 · Power Train · 9 mi“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 up shift or down shift properly. there were a few ti…”
2010-09-08 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 7,000 mi“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. we pushed the engine off button which shut car…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.