The most-reported Borrego run is KNDJH741895 (2009 builds) with 7 complaints, 2.8× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 17% of reports; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for Borrego model years 2009–2011.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia Borrego has 31 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 36% of every Borrego complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNDJH741895•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741695•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741995•••••• | 2009 | 2 | — | |
| KNDJJ741095•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741495•••••• | 2009 | 1 | — | |
| KNDJH741695•••••• | 2009 | 1 | — | |
| KNDJH741495•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741895•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741595•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741395•••••• | 2009 | — | — | |
| KNDJJ741X95•••••• | 2009 | 1 | — | |
| KNDJH741295•••••• | 2009 | — | — |
Each of the other 19 Borrego runs has 2 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 78 | 31 | 8 |
Heaviest year here is 2009 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 2.5.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Kia Borrego owners report: Service Brakes, 14 of 78 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Kia Borrego; the 4 below cover build years 2009 to 2011. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V692000 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 2009–2011 |
| 23V652000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2010–2011 |
| 12V245000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2009 |
| 13V114000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 2009 |
23V692000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2009: 14 years on the road before the recall.
The Borrego against its rivals
The Borrego draws 2.5 complaints per production run; the Jeep Commander 7, the GMC Envoy 5.4 and the Mazda CX-7 4.5. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Borrego | 78 | 31 | 10.3% | |
| Jeep Commander | 2,879 | 412 | 3.5% | |
| GMC Envoy | 2,599 | 483 | 5.5% | |
| Mazda CX-7 | 980 | 217 | 2.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 78 reports on the Kia Borrego, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Kia Borrego | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 78 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 8 (10.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Kia Borrego share of that is 78 complaints over 31 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Kia Borrego VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 78 NHTSA complaints from 31 Borrego runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Borrego production run has the most complaints?
KNDJH741895, a 2009 build, with 7 complaints. The typical Borrego run has 2.5.
Does the Borrego get more complaints than the Jeep Commander?
No: 2.5 complaints per production run for the Borrego against 7 for the Jeep Commander.
How many Borrego complaints involve a crash?
10.3% of 78 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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