2018 Kia Borrego Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2018 Kia Borrego has 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA and 1 recall, covering a brake issue that also affects several other Kia models. Its complaint index is 64, ranking it 5th worst out of 12 model years covered for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 64/100
- #5 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 2018 Kia Borrego problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2018 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.
2018 compared with other Borrego years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Kia Borrego reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2018 Borrego, and its complaint index is 64, ranking 5th worst among the 12 model years with data. There is one recall on file.
- Does the 2018 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 23V652000) covers a brake defect that also affects other Kia models from various model years. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
- What year Kia Borrego should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2009 Kia Borrego is rated Avoid, with 88 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any year covered.
- How does the 2018 Borrego compare to other Borrego years?
- The 2018 model has a complaint index of 64, higher than 2011 through 2017, but lower than 2008, 2009, and 2010.
- Is the 2018 Borrego's recall serious?
- NHTSA marks it as a park-outside recall rather than a do-not-drive recall, meaning owners are told to keep the vehicle away from structures until the brake issue is fixed.