Model year
2011 Kia Borrego
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2011 Kia Borrego (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
23V692000 · Oct 13, 2023
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.
23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Park outsideSERVICE 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…
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambda 3.8 SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Lambda 3.8 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Tau 4.6 SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.279 | — |
| Tau 4.6 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borrego 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Borrego 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Borrego 4WD · 3.8L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Borrego 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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