2013 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 Kia Borrego has a complaint index of 18, ranking 10th out of 12 model years, with no owner complaints on file and 2 recalls covering the headliner plates and brakes. It has no assigned verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 18/100
- #10 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
Top 2013 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2013 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.
2013 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2013 Kia Borrego have?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2013 Kia Borrego, giving it a complaint index of 18.
- Does the 2013 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for headliner plates that may detach during a side curtain air bag deployment, and one for a brake issue that tells owners to park outside and away from structures until repaired.
- How does the 2013 Kia Borrego compare to other Borrego years?
- The 2013 model ranks 10th worst out of 12 Borrego model years by complaint index, with a score of 18, far below the 2009 model year's index of 100.
- Is the 2013 Kia Borrego recall a do-not-drive recall?
- No, neither of the two recalls affecting the 2013 Borrego is a do-not-drive recall, though the brake recall advises parking outside and away from structures.
- Is the 2013 Kia Borrego reliable based on complaints?
- NHTSA shows no owner complaints for the 2013 Borrego and a low complaint index of 18, suggesting fewer reported problems than several other Borrego model years.