2011 Kia Borrego Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Borrego at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Kia Borrego yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Kia Borrego complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Kia Borrego. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2011 Kia Borrego recalls (2)

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

NHTSA recall 23V-692 · Oct 13, 2023 · 22,768 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 23V-652 · Sep 25, 2023 · 1,730,192 vehiclesPark outside

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.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2011 Kia Borrego:

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

NHTSA investigation AQ23002 · opened Nov 17, 2023 · open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando.

2011 Kia Borrego engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automaticRWD17 / 21 / 18
4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automaticRWD15 / 22 / 18
3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automatic4WD16 / 21 / 18
4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD15 / 21 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Borrego have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Kia Borrego, the most recent from October 13, 2023 (roof and pillars). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Kia Borrego?

Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2009. See the full Kia Borrego years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.