2016 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2016 Kia Borrego has a complaint index of 45 with 0 owner complaints logged and 1 recall on file, ranking 7th worst out of 12 model years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #7 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
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- no alternative with data
Top 2016 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2016 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.
2016 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Kia Borrego reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2016 Borrego and a complaint index of 45, which ranks 7th worst out of 12 model years. No verdict has been assigned to this year.
- Does the 2016 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Borrego, covering the brake system. The remedy involves dealers replacing the affected part, and owners were advised to park outside until repaired.
- What year Kia Borrego should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Kia Borrego is rated Avoid, with 88 complaints, 3 recalls, and the highest complaint index of the lineup at 100.
- How does the 2016 Borrego compare to other Borrego years?
- The 2016 model's complaint index of 45 falls in the middle of the range, lower than 2009's index of 100 but higher than years like 2011 through 2015.