2015 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 Kia Borrego has 0 NHTSA complaints on file and 1 recall, for a complaint index of 36. That ranks it 8th out of the model years with data, well below the 2009 Borrego's complaint index of 100.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 36/100
- #8 of 12 Borrego years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2015 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2015 Kia Borrego recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2015 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Kia Borrego?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2015 Borrego, with a complaint index of 36.
- Does the 2015 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall covers a brake fluid leak that can leak onto the ABS module and potentially cause a fire; owners are advised to park outside until the repair is done.
- Is the 2015 Kia Borrego one of the worse years?
- It ranks 8th worst out of the Borrego years with data, with a complaint index of 36, far below the 2009 model's index of 100.
- What year Kia Borrego should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Borrego stands out with 88 complaints, 3 recalls, and the highest complaint index of 100 among all years.
- Is the recall on the 2015 Borrego serious?
- NHTSA classifies it as park-outside, not do-not-drive, but it involves a brake fluid leak that can affect the ABS module.