CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Kia Borrego has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2010 Kia Borrego recalls
Loose Headliner Plates May Detach in Side Airbag Crash
The headliner plates on certain vehicles may not be secured properly.
Brake control module short can cause engine fire
The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which runs the antilock brake and traction control system, may develop an electrical short.
Most common 2010 Kia Borrego problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
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 TIMES IN WHICH WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STAND-STILL ' A STOP LIGHT AND/OR 4-WAY-STOP INTERSECTION, FOR EXAMPLE ' THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT UP FROM 1ST GEAR OR WOULD START ON 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT DOWN TO 2ND NOR UP SHIFT TO 4TH. BIZARRE AND DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST, AS IT WAS A STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC SITUATION. ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS, WH
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 OFF, BUT STILL WERE STUCK IN NEUTRAL. CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP. WE HAD TO PRESS BRAKE HARD AND GOT CAR STARTED THEN IT WAS OK. 2) THEN A FEW DAYS LATER THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR WAS GOING TO BE DRIVEN TO ANOTHER CITY FOR WORK SO WE TOOK BY KIA. THEY SAID WE COULD DRIVE IT, BUT IT COULD STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING. AT ANY SPEED! W
2010 Kia Borrego questions
Does the 2010 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Kia Borrego: Loose Headliner Plates May Detach in Side Airbag Crash; Brake control module short can cause engine fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia Borrego?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Electrical System (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Kia Borrego has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.