Kia Borrego years to avoid
The Kia Borrego years to avoid are 2010, 2017, 2014, 2016, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2012, 2011, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
144
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2008–2019
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Borrego years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 4 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2019 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every Borrego year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2018avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2013avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 4 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 136 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Borrego years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Borrego years to avoid are 2010, 2017, 2014, 2016, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2012, 2011, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Kia Borrego?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Borrego years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Borrego have?
Across all model years, the Borrego has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 144 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.