KnownCarProblems2009 Kia Borrego Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Kia Borrego, most often about the brakes (21% of complaints, typically around 44,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Borrego model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2009 Kia Borrego problems
Brakes
18 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
On friday, 14 november 2014 I was driving to the va hospital at great naval base, illinois in my 2009 Kia Borrego when the ESC light came on. At that time,l I was driving in the I-294 (highway) at the 55 miles speed with the cruise control on, suddenly the vehicle in front of me reduced the speed and when I applied…
While driving at 60 miles an hour suddenly ABS,vehicle stability icon,break icon,engine icon,cruise control turned on and speedometer failed and showed speed of zero while I am still going at same speed of 60. Few seconds later all icons disappeared as I prepared to stop so I kept driving till destination. Once car…
Transmission
16 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
While the vehicle is running, the 2009 Kia Borrego becomes stuck in drive, not allowing the driver to put the vehicle in park. This has occurred twice, both times the dealer has indicated that it is due to a computer failure in the vehicle. There is significant safety risk in not being able to get the vehicle out of…
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as all of the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into the park position and when the contact attempted to shift the vehicle…
Electrical
15 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
Front lamp - headlight components stopped functioning after flicking on and off for over a year due to an electrical issue. When uncovered it was revealed that the interior of the front lamp headlight component had sustained an electrical melt down rendering the unit useless and unable to replace individual wires or…
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the instrument panel lighting suddenly flashed before the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mike shaw Kia located in corpus christi, tx) where it was diagnosed that the battery was faulty. The battery was replaced, but the…
Seat belts
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated that some of the seat belts in the vehicle would not latch properly without first depressing the release button on the seat belt. Once the seat belt was latched, it became unlatched again when the contact moved slightly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Drivers seatbelt does not stay latched. Pops open driving down road without touching it. It happens driving straight on highways city streets going straight and turning. It has been an ongoing problem for at least a year now.
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 11%The part in question is good year tire wrangler sr- a p265/60r18 (m&s) dot # m7c4 exwr 4913. While traveling at 55mph on the expressway the TPMS light came on. I was able to make to a dealership for repairs. Upon investigation from the dealership the tire in question could not be fixed so it was replaced. The tire…
While sitting in my car with the key in the ignition listening to the radio it would start up. It would start up in park and it would start up and neutral and it sounds like the starter armature is engaging and won't stop and gauging in neutral and stop I don't have to be in the vehicle for it to start all on its own…
Steering
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 29,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact also stated that the brake lights on the passenger's side rear failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated while driving various speeds the steering wheel became difficult to control. The faster he drove, the more difficult it became to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four to five times but was told the steering wheel functioned normally.…
Lights
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights.
I have a problem with one head light going out, had the bulb replaced twice. I was told the bulb wasn't blown, but headlight would not work. Unfortunately both low beam lights stop working, even after replacing bulbs in both. I am only able to drive at night with high beams on. This is very frustrating, took vehicle…
Front lamp - headlight components stopped functioning after flicking on and off for over a year due to an electrical issue. When uncovered it was revealed that the interior of the front lamp headlight component had sustained an electrical melt down rendering the unit useless and unable to replace individual wires or…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles.
Purchased new 09 Borrego in june 2010. Transmission started slipping at 11,700 miles, would stay at 40mph with foot off of gas pedal, slipped in 3rd and 4th gears. Took in for repairs and they said they needed to replace the transmission and to come pick the Borrego up until the transmission could be shipped to them.…
2009 Kia Borrego, ex, v6, 4x4 (mi: 11,510) when filling fuel, no matter at what range (1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 full), when full the fuel would run back out of the tank onto the side of the vehicle and onto the ground. This has happened intermittently over 1 month. Took it in for service, the dealer said the "anti siphon"…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 Kia Borrego recalls
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 30, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc286.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'on' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in may 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is sc098.
Full defect summary
Kia motors corporation (kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 rondo, model year 2007-2011 sedona, sorento and sportage, model year 2010-2011 soul, model year 2008-2011 optima, model year 2010 forte, model year 2007-2009 amanti, and model year 2009 borrego vehicles. Originally, in april 2013, kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 rondo and sportage, model year 2007-2011 sorento, model year 2007 sedona, model year 2010-2011 soul, and model year 2011 optima vehicles. In september 2013, kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressi
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If this occurs, the driver would need to stop the vehicle with the parking brake or experience a possible second impact, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal mount, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2012. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Full defect summary
Kia is recalling certain model year 2009 borrego vehicles, manufactured from may 2, 2008, through january 20, 2009, equipped with non-adjustable brake pedals. Certain pedal mounts may have a fiberglass composition that allows them to break off in a collision where the impact has not immobilized the vehicle, which would then allow the vehicle to roll.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2009 Kia Borrego
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia Borrego?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (18 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); electrical (15 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Borrego have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 13, 2023 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2009 a bad year for the Kia Borrego?
- It is the most complained-about Borrego model year since 2000, with 88 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Kia Borrego years
- 2009