Recalls ·2010 Kia Borrego 2WD

2010 Kia Borrego 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Kia Borrego 2WD; the most frequently affected component is structure — roof and pillars. Owners filed 2 complaints, most often about power train. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints2
Do-not-drive / park-outside1

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Recalls (2)

Structure — Roof and pillarsCampaign 23V692000 · 13 Oct 2023

Problem: 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.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V652000 · 25 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 2 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train2 · 100%
Electrical system1 · 50%
Equipment1 · 50%

When complaints were filed

20101
20171

From owner complaints

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…

Power train · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Aug 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.