2011 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2011 Kia Borrego has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 12 model years tracked. It has 2 recalls, including a park-outside brake fire risk and a headliner plate issue tied to side airbag deployment.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #12 of 12 Borrego years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- 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 2011 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2011 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.
2011 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.
2011 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Kia Borrego reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2011 Borrego and a complaint index of 0, which ranks it 12th out of 12 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems relative to other Borrego years.
- Does the 2011 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, it has 2 recalls: one for headliner plates that can detach during side curtain airbag deployment, and one brake-related recall that advises owners to park outside due to fire risk.
- Is the 2011 Kia Borrego affected by the brake fire recall?
- Yes. Campaign 23V652000 covers 2010-2019 Borrego vehicles among other Kia models, and owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
- What year Kia Borrego should I avoid?
- The 2009 Kia Borrego is the year to avoid, with 88 complaints, 3 recalls, and the highest complaint index (100) of any Borrego year, compared to 0 for the 2011 model.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Kia Borrego?
- The 2011 Borrego gets an EPA-rated 18 mpg combined (15.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.