2014 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2014 Kia Borrego has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and 2 recalls, giving it a complaint index of 27 — ranked 9th out of 12 model years for this model. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the 2009 model's index of 100.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 27/100
- #9 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 2014 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2014 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.
2014 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Kia Borrego reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2014 Borrego and a complaint index of 27, which ranks 9th out of 12 model years. It has fewer reported problems than most other Borrego years, notably the 2009 model, which has an index of 100.
- Does the 2014 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Borrego. One covers a brake fluid issue that includes a park-outside advisory, and the other addresses headliner plates that may detach during a side curtain air bag deployment.
- What year Kia Borrego should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Kia Borrego has the highest complaint index at 100 and carries an Avoid verdict. The 2014 model, with an index of 27, is not flagged as an Avoid year.
- Should I park my 2014 Kia Borrego outside because of a recall?
- Yes. The brake-related recall (campaign 23V652000) advises owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.