2010 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 Kia Borrego has 2 complaints, a complaint index of 91, and 2 recalls, ranking 2nd worst among Borrego model years. Transmission problems make up all reported complaints, with failures showing up at a median of 3,504.5 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 91/100
- #2 of 12 Borrego years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (100%)
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Other1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission getting stuck in neutral and refusing to shift into reverse or park.
- Drivers describe having to shut the engine off using the push-button after losing gear control.
- The transmission issue surfaced early, with a reported failure mileage of 7,000 miles in one case.
2010 Kia Borrego recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V692000Oct 13, 2023Structure & Body22,768 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
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.
- NHTSA 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Brakes1,730,192 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
2010 Kia Borrego fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Kia Borrego reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 Borrego has a complaint index of 91, the second-worst among 12 model years of the Borrego, with all reported complaints tied to transmission and powertrain problems.
- What problems does the 2010 Kia Borrego have?
- Owners reported transmission trouble, including getting stuck in neutral and being unable to shift into reverse or park, with median failure mileage at 3,504.5 miles.
- Does the 2010 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls affecting the 2010 Borrego: one for headliner plates that may detach during side curtain air bag deployment, and one brake-related recall that advises parking outside away from structures.
- How does the 2010 Borrego compare to other Borrego years?
- The 2010 model ranks 2nd worst out of 12 model years with a complaint index of 91, behind only the 2009 model year, which has an index of 100 and an Avoid verdict.